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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.38, 1,443.96 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.38, 1,443.96 and 414.42 is: 621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.38 : 1,443.96 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.38/1,443.96 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.38x = 1,443.96 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.38x = 598,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,405.90/962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.80

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