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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.95, 1,446.44 and 416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.95, 1,446.44 and 416.67 is: 624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.95 : 1,446.44 = 416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.95/1,446.44 = 416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.95x = 1,446.44 × 416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.95x = 602,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,686.07/964.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.58

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