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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.95, 1,443.15 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.95, 1,443.15 and 312.69 is: 469.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.95 : 1,443.15 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.95/1,443.15 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.95x = 1,443.15 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.95x = 451,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,258.57/961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.11

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