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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,449.06 and 417.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,449.06 and 417.88 is: 626.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,449.06 = 417.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,449.06 = 417.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,449.06 × 417.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 605,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,533.19/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.79

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