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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.46, 1,444 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.46, 1,444 and 414.36 is: 621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.46 : 1,444 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.46/1,444 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.46x = 1,444 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.46x = 598,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,335.84/962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.67

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