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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,448.84 and 418.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,448.84 and 418.48 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,448.84 = 418.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,448.84 = 418.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,448.84 × 418.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 606,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,310.56/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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