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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.07, 1,440.69 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.07, 1,440.69 and 311.34 is: 466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.07 : 1,440.69 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.07/1,440.69 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.07x = 1,440.69 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.07x = 448,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,548.66/961.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.72

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