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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.62, 1,447.74 and 417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.62, 1,447.74 and 417.06 is: 625.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.62 : 1,447.74 = 417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.62/1,447.74 = 417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.62x = 1,447.74 × 417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.62x = 603,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,794.44/964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.94

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