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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.44, 1,440.84 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.44, 1,440.84 and 311.36 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.44 : 1,440.84 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.44/1,440.84 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.44x = 1,440.84 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.44x = 448,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,619.94/960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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