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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.38, 1,441.90 and 498.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.38, 1,441.90 and 498.48 is: 748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.38 : 1,441.90 = 498.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.38/1,441.90 = 498.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.38x = 1,441.90 × 498.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.38x = 718,758.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,758.31/960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.41

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