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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,442.45 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,442.45 and 312.21 is: 468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,442.45 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,442.45 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,442.45 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 450,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,347.31/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.39

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