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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,441.67 and 311.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,441.67 and 311.69 is: 467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,441.67 = 311.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,441.67 = 311.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,441.67 × 311.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 449,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,356.17/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.62

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