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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.51, 1,442.08 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.51, 1,442.08 and 441.37 is: 661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.51 : 1,442.08 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.51/1,442.08 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.51x = 1,442.08 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.51x = 636,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,488.64/961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.97

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