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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,443.71 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,443.71 and 414.56 is: 621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,443.71 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,443.71 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,443.71 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 598,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,504.42/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.91

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