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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,440.92 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,440.92 and 276.64 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,440.92 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,440.92 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,440.92 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 398,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,616.11/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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