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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.95, 1,447.89 and 418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.95, 1,447.89 and 418.39 is: 627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.95 : 1,447.89 = 418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.95/1,447.89 = 418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.95x = 1,447.89 × 418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.95x = 605,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,782.70/965.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.14

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