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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.58, 1,442.43 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.58, 1,442.43 and 303.48 is: 455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.58 : 1,442.43 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.58/1,442.43 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.58x = 1,442.43 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.58x = 437,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,751.03/961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.24

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