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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.41, 1,446.40 and 416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.41, 1,446.40 and 416.85 is: 625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.41 : 1,446.40 = 416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.41/1,446.40 = 416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.41x = 1,446.40 × 416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.41x = 602,931.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,931.84/964.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.18

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