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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.84, 1,441.47 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.84, 1,441.47 and 311.64 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.84 : 1,441.47 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.84/1,441.47 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.84x = 1,441.47 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.84x = 449,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,219.71/960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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