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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.96, 1,448.94 and 418.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.96, 1,448.94 and 418.12 is: 627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.96 : 1,448.94 = 418.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.96/1,448.94 = 418.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.96x = 1,448.94 × 418.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.96x = 605,830.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,830.79/965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.18

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