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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.79, 1,446.87 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.79, 1,446.87 and 416.63 is: 624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.79 : 1,446.87 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.79/1,446.87 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.79x = 1,446.87 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.79x = 602,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,809.45/964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.81

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