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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.67, 1,441.58 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.67, 1,441.58 and 412.84 is: 619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.67 : 1,441.58 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.67/1,441.58 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.67x = 1,441.58 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.67x = 595,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,136.22/960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.50

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