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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,449.08 and 410.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,449.08 and 410.82 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,449.08 = 410.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,449.08 = 410.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,449.08 × 410.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 595,311.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,311.05/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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