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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.33, 1,440.57 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.33, 1,440.57 and 311.09 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.33 : 1,440.57 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.33/1,440.57 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.33x = 1,440.57 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.33x = 448,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,139.72/960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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