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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.02, 1,443.38 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.02, 1,443.38 and 407.52 is: 610.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.02 : 1,443.38 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.02/1,443.38 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.02x = 1,443.38 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.02x = 588,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,204.18/963.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.79

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