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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.00, 1,449.11 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.00, 1,449.11 and 307.64 is: 461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.00 : 1,449.11 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.00/1,449.11 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.00x = 1,449.11 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.00x = 445,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,810.02/966.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.50

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