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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.90, 1,445.66 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.90, 1,445.66 and 416.34 is: 624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.90 : 1,445.66 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.90/1,445.66 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.90x = 1,445.66 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.90x = 601,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,886.08/963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.43

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