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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.48, 1,442.76 and 414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.48, 1,442.76 and 414.19 is: 621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.48 : 1,442.76 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.48/1,442.76 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.48x = 1,442.76 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.48x = 597,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,576.76/961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.52

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