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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.35, 1,442.10 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.35, 1,442.10 and 413.55 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.35 : 1,442.10 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.35/1,442.10 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.35x = 1,442.10 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.35x = 596,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,380.46/961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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