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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,446.50 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,446.50 and 416.73 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,446.50 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,446.50 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,446.50 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 602,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,792.29/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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