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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.45, 1,444.14 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.45, 1,444.14 and 415.89 is: 623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.45 : 1,444.14 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.45/1,444.14 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.45x = 1,444.14 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.45x = 600,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,603.38/963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.39

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