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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,443.99 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,443.99 and 407.22 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,443.99 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,443.99 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,443.99 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 588,021.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,021.61/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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