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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.10, 1,449.17 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.10, 1,449.17 and 418.26 is: 627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.10 : 1,449.17 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.10/1,449.17 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.10x = 1,449.17 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.10x = 606,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,136.23/966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.41

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