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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.73, 1,445.57 and 415.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.73, 1,445.57 and 415.56 is: 623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.73 : 1,445.57 = 415.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.73/1,445.57 = 415.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.73x = 1,445.57 × 415.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.73x = 600,711.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,711.76/963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.32

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