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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.73, 1,449.17 and 417.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.73, 1,449.17 and 417.90 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.73 : 1,449.17 = 417.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.73/1,449.17 = 417.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.73x = 1,449.17 × 417.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.73x = 605,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,608.14/965.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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