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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.87, 1,441.54 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.87, 1,441.54 and 311.61 is: 467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.87 : 1,441.54 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.87/1,441.54 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.87x = 1,441.54 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.87x = 449,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,195.09/960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.49

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