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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.90, 1,441.04 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.90, 1,441.04 and 311.48 is: 467.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.90 : 1,441.04 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.90/1,441.04 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.90x = 1,441.04 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.90x = 448,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,855.14/960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.12

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