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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.17, 1,445.07 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.17, 1,445.07 and 415.61 is: 623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.17 : 1,445.07 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.17/1,445.07 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.17x = 1,445.07 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.17x = 600,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,589.92/963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.55

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