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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.74, 1,442.60 and 312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.74, 1,442.60 and 312.47 is: 468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.74 : 1,442.60 = 312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.74/1,442.60 = 312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.74x = 1,442.60 × 312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.74x = 450,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,773.61/961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.71

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