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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.32, 1,441.11 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.32, 1,441.11 and 311.64 is: 467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.32 : 1,441.11 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.32/1,441.11 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.32x = 1,441.11 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.32x = 449,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,107.52/961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.18

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