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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.64, 1,441.24 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.64, 1,441.24 and 413.27 is: 619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.64 : 1,441.24 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.64/1,441.24 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.64x = 1,441.24 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.64x = 595,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,621.25/961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.38

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