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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.60, 1,447.12 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.60, 1,447.12 and 416.80 is: 625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.60 : 1,447.12 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.60/1,447.12 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.60x = 1,447.12 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.60x = 603,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,159.62/964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.30

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