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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.45, 1,440.52 and 344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.45, 1,440.52 and 344.05 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.45 : 1,440.52 = 344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.45/1,440.52 = 344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.45x = 1,440.52 × 344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.45x = 495,610.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,610.91/960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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