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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,447.20 and 416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,447.20 and 416.83 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,447.20 = 416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,447.20 = 416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,447.20 × 416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 603,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,236.38/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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