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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.56, 1,447.54 and 417.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.56, 1,447.54 and 417.67 is: 626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.56 : 1,447.54 = 417.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.56/1,447.54 = 417.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.56x = 1,447.54 × 417.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.56x = 604,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,594.03/965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.16

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