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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,441.94 and 312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,441.94 and 312.04 is: 467.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,441.94 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,441.94 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,441.94 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 449,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,942.96/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.97

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