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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,444.89 and 415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,444.89 and 415.86 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,444.89 = 415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,444.89 = 415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,444.89 × 415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 600,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,871.96/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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