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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.12, 1,448.86 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.12, 1,448.86 and 417.76 is: 626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.12 : 1,448.86 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.12/1,448.86 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.12x = 1,448.86 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.12x = 605,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,275.75/966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.50

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