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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,444.27 and 414.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,444.27 and 414.93 is: 622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,444.27 = 414.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,444.27 = 414.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,444.27 × 414.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 599,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,270.95/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.70

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