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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.59, 1,444.03 and 414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.59, 1,444.03 and 414.78 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.59 : 1,444.03 = 414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.59/1,444.03 = 414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.59x = 1,444.03 × 414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.59x = 598,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,954.76/962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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