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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,446.98 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,446.98 and 416.76 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,446.98 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,446.98 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,446.98 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 603,041.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,041.30/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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