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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.12, 1,445.58 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.12, 1,445.58 and 416.12 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.12 : 1,445.58 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.12/1,445.58 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.12x = 1,445.58 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.12x = 601,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,534.75/964.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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