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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.38, 1,441.62 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.38, 1,441.62 and 312.12 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.38 : 1,441.62 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.38/1,441.62 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.38x = 1,441.62 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.38x = 449,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,958.43/961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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