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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.72, 1,444.19 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.72, 1,444.19 and 415.13 is: 622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.72 : 1,444.19 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.72/1,444.19 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.72x = 1,444.19 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.72x = 599,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,517.30/963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.09

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