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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.18, 1,448.23 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.18, 1,448.23 and 411.18 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.18 : 1,448.23 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.18/1,448.23 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.18x = 1,448.23 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.18x = 595,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,477.52/966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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