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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,448.96 and 417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,448.96 and 417.74 is: 626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,448.96 = 417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,448.96 = 417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,448.96 × 417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 605,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,288.55/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.79

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