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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.56, 1,443.04 and 414.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.56, 1,443.04 and 414.67 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.56 : 1,443.04 = 414.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.56/1,443.04 = 414.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.56x = 1,443.04 × 414.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.56x = 598,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,384.62/962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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