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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.86, 1,441.55 and 311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.86, 1,441.55 and 311.78 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.86 : 1,441.55 = 311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.86/1,441.55 = 311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.86x = 1,441.55 × 311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.86x = 449,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,437.69/960.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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