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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.02, 1,443 and 414.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.02, 1,443 and 414.34 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.02 : 1,443 = 414.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.02/1,443 = 414.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.02x = 1,443 × 414.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.02x = 597,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,892.62/962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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