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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.34, 1,441.47 and 311.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.34, 1,441.47 and 311.90 is: 467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.34 : 1,441.47 = 311.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.34/1,441.47 = 311.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.34x = 1,441.47 × 311.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.34x = 449,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,594.49/961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.67

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