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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.15, 1,440.45 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.15, 1,440.45 and 302.07 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.15 : 1,440.45 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.15/1,440.45 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.15x = 1,440.45 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.15x = 435,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,116.73/960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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