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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,448.31 and 417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,448.31 and 417.63 is: 626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,448.31 = 417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,448.31 = 417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,448.31 × 417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 604,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,857.71/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.50

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