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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.90, 1,447.44 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.90, 1,447.44 and 416.96 is: 625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.90 : 1,447.44 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.90/1,447.44 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.90x = 1,447.44 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.90x = 603,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,524.58/964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.48

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