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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.03, 1,441.48 and 413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.03, 1,441.48 and 413.19 is: 619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.03 : 1,441.48 = 413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.03/1,441.48 = 413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.03x = 1,441.48 × 413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.03x = 595,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,613.70/961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.77

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