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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.18, 1,443.33 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.18, 1,443.33 and 414.39 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.18 : 1,443.33 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.18/1,443.33 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.18x = 1,443.33 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.18x = 598,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,101.52/962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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