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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,441.35 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,441.35 and 302.94 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,441.35 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,441.35 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,441.35 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 436,642.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,642.57/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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