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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.58, 1,442.38 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.58, 1,442.38 and 413.76 is: 620.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.58 : 1,442.38 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.58/1,442.38 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.58x = 1,442.38 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.58x = 596,799.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,799.15/961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.64

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