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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.93, 1,441.07 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.93, 1,441.07 and 302.80 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.93 : 1,441.07 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.93/1,441.07 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.93x = 1,441.07 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.93x = 436,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,356.00/960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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