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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.65, 1,442.04 and 441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.65, 1,442.04 and 441.53 is: 662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.65 : 1,442.04 = 441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.65/1,442.04 = 441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.65x = 1,442.04 × 441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.65x = 636,696.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,696.71/961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.09

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