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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.31, 1,440.80 and 412.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.31, 1,440.80 and 412.33 is: 618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.31 : 1,440.80 = 412.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.31/1,440.80 = 412.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.31x = 1,440.80 × 412.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.31x = 594,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,085.06/961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.00

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