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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.16, 1,441.44 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.16, 1,441.44 and 311.76 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.16 : 1,441.44 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.16/1,441.44 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.16x = 1,441.44 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.16x = 449,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,383.33/961.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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