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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.62, 1,442.60 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.62, 1,442.60 and 312.24 is: 468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.62 : 1,442.60 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.62/1,442.60 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.62x = 1,442.60 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.62x = 450,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,437.42/961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.42

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