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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.21, 1,448.22 and 417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.21, 1,448.22 and 417.11 is: 625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.21 : 1,448.22 = 417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.21/1,448.22 = 417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.21x = 1,448.22 × 417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.21x = 604,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,067.04/965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.84

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