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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.85, 1,442.49 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.85, 1,442.49 and 441.37 is: 662.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.85 : 1,442.49 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.85/1,442.49 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.85x = 1,442.49 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.85x = 636,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,671.81/960.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.61

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