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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.64, 1,441.20 and 441.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.64, 1,441.20 and 441.71 is: 661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.64 : 1,441.20 = 441.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.64/1,441.20 = 441.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.64x = 1,441.20 × 441.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.64x = 636,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,592.45/961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.99

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