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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.36, 1,446.18 and 416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.36, 1,446.18 and 416.62 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.36 : 1,446.18 = 416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.36/1,446.18 = 416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.36x = 1,446.18 × 416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.36x = 602,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,507.51/964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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