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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.91, 1,441.33 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.91, 1,441.33 and 311.63 is: 467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.91 : 1,441.33 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.91/1,441.33 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.91x = 1,441.33 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.91x = 449,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,153.68/960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.43

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