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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.52, 1,440.52 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.52, 1,440.52 and 412.58 is: 618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.52 : 1,440.52 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.52/1,440.52 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.52x = 1,440.52 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.52x = 594,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,332.31/960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.76

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