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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,447.62 and 416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,447.62 and 416.79 is: 625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,447.62 = 416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,447.62 = 416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,447.62 × 416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 603,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,353.54/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.40

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