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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.48, 1,448.44 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.48, 1,448.44 and 417.66 is: 626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.48 : 1,448.44 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.48/1,448.44 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.48x = 1,448.44 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.48x = 604,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,955.45/965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.59

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