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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,449.08 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,449.08 and 282 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,449.08 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,449.08 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,449.08 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 408,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,640.56/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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