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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.66, 1,442.69 and 312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.66, 1,442.69 and 312.34 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.66 : 1,442.69 = 312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.66/1,442.69 = 312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.66x = 1,442.69 × 312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.66x = 450,609.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,609.79/961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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