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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.38, 1,440.96 and 412.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.38, 1,440.96 and 412.42 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.38 : 1,440.96 = 412.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.38/1,440.96 = 412.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.38x = 1,440.96 × 412.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.38x = 594,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,280.72/960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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