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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.91, 1,441.73 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.91, 1,441.73 and 441.47 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.91 : 1,441.73 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.91/1,441.73 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.91x = 1,441.73 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.91x = 636,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,482.77/961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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