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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.72, 1,444.97 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.72, 1,444.97 and 415.76 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.72 : 1,444.97 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.72/1,444.97 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.72x = 1,444.97 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.72x = 600,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,751.42/963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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