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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.18, 1,445.02 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.18, 1,445.02 and 415.23 is: 622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.18 : 1,445.02 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.18/1,445.02 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.18x = 1,445.02 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.18x = 600,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,019.66/963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.96

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