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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,447.51 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,447.51 and 418.14 is: 626.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,447.51 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,447.51 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,447.51 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 605,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,261.83/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.76

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