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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.80, 1,442.28 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.80, 1,442.28 and 312.36 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.80 : 1,442.28 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.80/1,442.28 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.80x = 1,442.28 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.80x = 450,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,510.58/961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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