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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.45, 1,444.19 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.45, 1,444.19 and 415.17 is: 622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.45 : 1,444.19 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.45/1,444.19 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.45x = 1,444.19 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.45x = 599,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,582.29/963.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.33

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