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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,446.30 and 416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,446.30 and 416.85 is: 624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,446.30 = 416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,446.30 = 416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,446.30 × 416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 602,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,890.16/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.92

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