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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.27, 1,447.07 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.27, 1,447.07 and 417.38 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.27 : 1,447.07 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.27/1,447.07 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.27x = 1,447.07 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.27x = 603,968.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,968.75/965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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