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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,440.49 and 412.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,440.49 and 412.67 is: 618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,440.49 = 412.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,440.49 = 412.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,440.49 × 412.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 594,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,447.01/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.48

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