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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,442.02 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,442.02 and 312.32 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,442.02 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,442.02 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,442.02 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 450,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,371.69/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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