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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.83, 1,442.82 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.83, 1,442.82 and 312.59 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.83 : 1,442.82 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.83/1,442.82 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.83x = 1,442.82 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.83x = 451,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,011.10/961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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