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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.15, 1,445.76 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.15, 1,445.76 and 416.12 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.15 : 1,445.76 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.15/1,445.76 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.15x = 1,445.76 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.15x = 601,602.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,602.42/964.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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