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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.11, 1,440.74 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.11, 1,440.74 and 412.28 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.11 : 1,440.74 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.11/1,440.74 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.11x = 1,440.74 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.11x = 593,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,979.02/960.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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