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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.97, 1,445.70 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.97, 1,445.70 and 416.02 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.97 : 1,445.70 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.97/1,445.70 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.97x = 1,445.70 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.97x = 601,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,440.11/963.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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