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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.45, 1,440.54 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.45, 1,440.54 and 311.10 is: 466.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.45 : 1,440.54 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.45/1,440.54 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.45x = 1,440.54 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.45x = 448,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,151.99/960.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.61

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