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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,441.56 and 413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,441.56 and 413.38 is: 619.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,441.56 = 413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,441.56 = 413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,441.56 × 413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 595,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,904.87/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.46

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