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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.82, 1,440.99 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.82, 1,440.99 and 311.74 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.82 : 1,440.99 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.82/1,440.99 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.82x = 1,440.99 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.82x = 449,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,214.22/960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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