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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,449.68 and 418.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,449.68 and 418.51 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,449.68 = 418.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,449.68 = 418.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,449.68 × 418.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 606,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,705.58/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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