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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.37, 1,446.94 and 409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.37, 1,446.94 and 409.19 is: 613.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.37 : 1,446.94 = 409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.37/1,446.94 = 409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.37x = 1,446.94 × 409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.37x = 592,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,073.38/964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.95

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