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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.66, 1,441.82 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.66, 1,441.82 and 413.68 is: 620.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.66 : 1,441.82 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.66/1,441.82 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.66x = 1,441.82 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.66x = 596,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,452.10/961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.23

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