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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.35, 1,446.60 and 416.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.35, 1,446.60 and 416.55 is: 624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.35 : 1,446.60 = 416.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.35/1,446.60 = 416.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.35x = 1,446.60 × 416.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.35x = 602,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,581.23/964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.86

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