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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,441.33 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,441.33 and 311.54 is: 467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,441.33 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,441.33 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,441.33 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 449,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,023.96/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.27

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