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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,441.60 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,441.60 and 413.12 is: 619.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,441.60 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,441.60 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,441.60 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 595,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,553.79/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.54

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