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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.31, 1,442.20 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.31, 1,442.20 and 312.05 is: 468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.31 : 1,442.20 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.31/1,442.20 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.31x = 1,442.20 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.31x = 450,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,038.51/961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.15

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