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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.91, 1,446.68 and 416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.91, 1,446.68 and 416.51 is: 625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.91 : 1,446.68 = 416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.91/1,446.68 = 416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.91x = 1,446.68 × 416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.91x = 602,554.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,554.60/963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.12

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