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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,444.89 and 416.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,444.89 and 416.39 is: 624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,444.89 = 416.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,444.89 = 416.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,444.89 × 416.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 601,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,637.75/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.14

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