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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.03, 1,442.61 and 441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.03, 1,442.61 and 441.91 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.03 : 1,442.61 = 441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.03/1,442.61 = 441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.03x = 1,442.61 × 441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.03x = 637,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,497.47/962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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