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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.40, 1,439.67 and 310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.40, 1,439.67 and 310.66 is: 465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.40 : 1,439.67 = 310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.40/1,439.67 = 310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.40x = 1,439.67 × 310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.40x = 447,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,247.88/960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.69

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