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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,449.84 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,449.84 and 418.24 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,449.84 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,449.84 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,449.84 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 606,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,381.08/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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