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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.90, 1,441.64 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.90, 1,441.64 and 413.44 is: 619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.90 : 1,441.64 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.90/1,441.64 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.90x = 1,441.64 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.90x = 596,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,031.64/961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.64

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