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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.34, 1,440.62 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.34, 1,440.62 and 302.27 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.34 : 1,440.62 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.34/1,440.62 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.34x = 1,440.62 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.34x = 435,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,448.63/960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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