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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.51, 1,440.87 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.51, 1,440.87 and 344.58 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.51 : 1,440.87 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.51/1,440.87 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.51x = 1,440.87 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.51x = 496,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,494.98/960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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