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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.90, 1,444.77 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.90, 1,444.77 and 415.80 is: 623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.90 : 1,444.77 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.90/1,444.77 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.90x = 1,444.77 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.90x = 600,735.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,735.37/963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.23

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