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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,448.60 and 418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,448.60 and 418.04 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,448.60 = 418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,448.60 = 418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,448.60 × 418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 605,563.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,563.41/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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