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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.59, 1,440.40 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.59, 1,440.40 and 311.24 is: 466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.59 : 1,440.40 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.59/1,440.40 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.59x = 1,440.40 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.59x = 448,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,302.12/960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.70

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