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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.65, 1,445.79 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.65, 1,445.79 and 416.22 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.65 : 1,445.79 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.65/1,445.79 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.65x = 1,445.79 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.65x = 601,766.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,766.71/964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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