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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.58, 1,442.61 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.58, 1,442.61 and 312.32 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.58 : 1,442.61 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.58/1,442.61 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.58x = 1,442.61 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.58x = 450,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,555.96/961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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