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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.07, 1,443.35 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.07, 1,443.35 and 413.96 is: 621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.07 : 1,443.35 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.07/1,443.35 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.07x = 1,443.35 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.07x = 597,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,489.17/962.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.05

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