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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.29, 1,442.21 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.29, 1,442.21 and 413.92 is: 620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.29 : 1,442.21 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.29/1,442.21 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.29x = 1,442.21 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.29x = 596,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,959.30/962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.35

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