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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,440.84 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,440.84 and 412.72 is: 619.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,440.84 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,440.84 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,440.84 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 594,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,663.48/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.03

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