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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,439.51 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,439.51 and 412.02 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,439.51 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,439.51 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,439.51 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 593,106.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,106.91/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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