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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.36, 1,443.72 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.36, 1,443.72 and 414.44 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.36 : 1,443.72 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.36/1,443.72 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.36x = 1,443.72 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.36x = 598,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,335.32/962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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