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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.30, 1,442.16 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.30, 1,442.16 and 441.28 is: 662.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.30 : 1,442.16 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.30/1,442.16 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.30x = 1,442.16 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.30x = 636,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,396.36/961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.02

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