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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.58, 1,444.33 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.58, 1,444.33 and 414.92 is: 622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.58 : 1,444.33 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.58/1,444.33 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.58x = 1,444.33 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.58x = 599,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,285.53/962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.58

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