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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,446.99 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,446.99 and 416.22 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,446.99 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,446.99 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,446.99 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 602,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,266.18/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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