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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.96, 1,441.54 and 413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.96, 1,441.54 and 413 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.96 : 1,441.54 = 413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.96/1,441.54 = 413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.96x = 1,441.54 × 413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.96x = 595,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,356.02/960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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