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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.36, 1,439.88 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.36, 1,439.88 and 311.28 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.36 : 1,439.88 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.36/1,439.88 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.36x = 1,439.88 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.36x = 448,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,205.85/960.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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