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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.54, 1,443.50 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.54, 1,443.50 and 414.38 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.54 : 1,443.50 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.54/1,443.50 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.54x = 1,443.50 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.54x = 598,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,150.31/962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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