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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965, 1,447.34 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965, 1,447.34 and 417.48 is: 626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965 : 1,447.34 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965/1,447.34 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965x = 1,447.34 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965x = 604,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,235.50/965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.15

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