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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.13, 1,448.37 and 417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.13, 1,448.37 and 417.69 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.13 : 1,448.37 = 417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.13/1,448.37 = 417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.13x = 1,448.37 × 417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.13x = 604,969.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,969.67/965.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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