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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.51, 1,442.27 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.51, 1,442.27 and 312.24 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.51 : 1,442.27 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.51/1,442.27 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.51x = 1,442.27 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.51x = 450,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,334.38/961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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