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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.19, 1,442.02 and 311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.19, 1,442.02 and 311.93 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.19 : 1,442.02 = 311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.19/1,442.02 = 311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.19x = 1,442.02 × 311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.19x = 449,809.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,809.30/961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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