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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,446.36 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,446.36 and 416.58 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,446.36 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,446.36 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,446.36 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 602,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,524.65/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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