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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.78, 1,442.68 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.78, 1,442.68 and 312.44 is: 468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.78 : 1,442.68 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.78/1,442.68 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.78x = 1,442.68 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.78x = 450,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,750.94/961.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.66

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