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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.94, 1,441.68 and 412.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.94, 1,441.68 and 412.98 is: 619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.94 : 1,441.68 = 412.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.94/1,441.68 = 412.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.94x = 1,441.68 × 412.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.94x = 595,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,385.01/960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.59

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