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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.01, 1,442.61 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.01, 1,442.61 and 413.82 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.01 : 1,442.61 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.01/1,442.61 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.01x = 1,442.61 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.01x = 596,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,980.87/962.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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