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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.40, 1,444.46 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.40, 1,444.46 and 415.44 is: 622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.40 : 1,444.46 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.40/1,444.46 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.40x = 1,444.46 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.40x = 600,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,086.46/963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.88

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