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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,443.22 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,443.22 and 414.86 is: 621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,443.22 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,443.22 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,443.22 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 598,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,726.00/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.85

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