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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.94, 1,443.01 and 441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.94, 1,443.01 and 441.85 is: 662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.94 : 1,443.01 = 441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.94/1,443.01 = 441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.94x = 1,443.01 × 441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.94x = 637,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,593.97/961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.82

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