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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.76, 1,445.84 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.76, 1,445.84 and 415.84 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.76 : 1,445.84 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.76/1,445.84 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.76x = 1,445.84 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.76x = 601,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,238.11/963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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