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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.43, 1,441.60 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.43, 1,441.60 and 442.87 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.43 : 1,441.60 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.43/1,441.60 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.43x = 1,441.60 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.43x = 638,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,441.39/962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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