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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,447.55 and 417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,447.55 and 417.22 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,447.55 = 417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,447.55 = 417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,447.55 × 417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 603,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,946.81/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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