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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.48, 1,442.64 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.48, 1,442.64 and 414.92 is: 621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.48 : 1,442.64 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.48/1,442.64 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.48x = 1,442.64 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.48x = 598,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,580.19/962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.91

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