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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.59, 1,440.96 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.59, 1,440.96 and 327.11 is: 490.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.59 : 1,440.96 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.59/1,440.96 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.59x = 1,440.96 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.59x = 471,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,352.10/960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.69

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