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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.65, 1,446.81 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.65, 1,446.81 and 416.69 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.65 : 1,446.81 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.65/1,446.81 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.65x = 1,446.81 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.65x = 602,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,871.26/964.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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