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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,439.64 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,439.64 and 412.92 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,439.64 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,439.64 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,439.64 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 594,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,456.15/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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