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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.76, 1,447.34 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.76, 1,447.34 and 416.84 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.76 : 1,447.34 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.76/1,447.34 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.76x = 1,447.34 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.76x = 603,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,309.21/964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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