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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.57, 1,442.36 and 312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.57, 1,442.36 and 312.31 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.57 : 1,442.36 = 312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.57/1,442.36 = 312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.57x = 1,442.36 × 312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.57x = 450,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,456.17/961.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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