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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,445.63 and 408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,445.63 and 408.98 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,445.63 = 408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,445.63 = 408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,445.63 × 408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 591,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,238.39/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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