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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.51, 1,446.99 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.51, 1,446.99 and 416.75 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.51 : 1,446.99 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.51/1,446.99 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.51x = 1,446.99 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.51x = 603,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,024.28/964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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