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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.87, 1,443.96 and 414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.87, 1,443.96 and 414.77 is: 622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.87 : 1,443.96 = 414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.87/1,443.96 = 414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.87x = 1,443.96 × 414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.87x = 598,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,904.07/962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.00

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