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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,444.38 and 414.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,444.38 and 414.96 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,444.38 = 414.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,444.38 = 414.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,444.38 × 414.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 599,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,359.92/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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