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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.89, 1,440.95 and 344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.89, 1,440.95 and 344.40 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.89 : 1,440.95 = 344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.89/1,440.95 = 344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.89x = 1,440.95 × 344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.89x = 496,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,261.46/960.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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