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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.63, 1,444.55 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.63, 1,444.55 and 415.08 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.63 : 1,444.55 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.63/1,444.55 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.63x = 1,444.55 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.63x = 599,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,601.74/963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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