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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.97, 1,443.19 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.97, 1,443.19 and 414.16 is: 621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.97 : 1,443.19 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.97/1,443.19 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.97x = 1,443.19 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.97x = 597,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,711.57/961.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.34

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