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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.61, 1,445.30 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.61, 1,445.30 and 416.16 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.61 : 1,445.30 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.61/1,445.30 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.61x = 1,445.30 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.61x = 601,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,475.53/963.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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