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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.91, 1,445.18 and 415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.91, 1,445.18 and 415.51 is: 623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.91 : 1,445.18 = 415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.91/1,445.18 = 415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.91x = 1,445.18 × 415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.91x = 600,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,481.05/962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.61

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