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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.24, 1,441.92 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.24, 1,441.92 and 303.14 is: 454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.24 : 1,441.92 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.24/1,441.92 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.24x = 1,441.92 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.24x = 437,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,094.90/961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.72

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