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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.47, 1,442.44 and 413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.47, 1,442.44 and 413.66 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.47 : 1,442.44 = 413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.47/1,442.44 = 413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.47x = 1,442.44 × 413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.47x = 596,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,679.73/961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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