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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.47, 1,440.94 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.47, 1,440.94 and 412.66 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.47 : 1,440.94 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.47/1,440.94 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.47x = 1,440.94 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.47x = 594,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,619.84/960.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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