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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.25, 1,446.61 and 416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.25, 1,446.61 and 416.59 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.25 : 1,446.61 = 416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.25/1,446.61 = 416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.25x = 1,446.61 × 416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.25x = 602,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,647.52/964.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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