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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.21, 1,441.47 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.21, 1,441.47 and 336.44 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.21 : 1,441.47 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.21/1,441.47 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.21x = 1,441.47 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.21x = 484,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,963.98/961.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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