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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.27, 1,441.80 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.27, 1,441.80 and 413.10 is: 619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.27 : 1,441.80 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.27/1,441.80 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.27x = 1,441.80 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.27x = 595,607.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,607.58/961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.61

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