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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.06, 1,443.14 and 413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.06, 1,443.14 and 413.86 is: 620.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.06 : 1,443.14 = 413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.06/1,443.14 = 413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.06x = 1,443.14 × 413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.06x = 597,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,257.92/962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.81

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