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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.46, 1,442.50 and 413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.46, 1,442.50 and 413.36 is: 620.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.46 : 1,442.50 = 413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.46/1,442.50 = 413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.46x = 1,442.50 × 413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.46x = 596,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,271.80/961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.17

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