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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,446.06 and 416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,446.06 and 416.38 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,446.06 = 416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,446.06 = 416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,446.06 × 416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 602,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,110.46/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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