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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.16, 1,444.84 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.16, 1,444.84 and 415.22 is: 622.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.16 : 1,444.84 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.16/1,444.84 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.16x = 1,444.84 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.16x = 599,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,926.46/963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.87

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