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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.62, 1,443.24 and 414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.62, 1,443.24 and 414.06 is: 621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.62 : 1,443.24 = 414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.62/1,443.24 = 414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.62x = 1,443.24 × 414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.62x = 597,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,587.95/961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.44

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