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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.24, 1,447.73 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.24, 1,447.73 and 416.97 is: 625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.24 : 1,447.73 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.24/1,447.73 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.24x = 1,447.73 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.24x = 603,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,659.98/965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.40

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