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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,448.10 and 417.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,448.10 and 417.60 is: 626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,448.10 = 417.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,448.10 = 417.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,448.10 × 417.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 604,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,726.56/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.21

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