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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.23, 1,449.50 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.23, 1,449.50 and 418.26 is: 627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.23 : 1,449.50 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.23/1,449.50 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.23x = 1,449.50 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.23x = 606,271.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,271.21/966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.46

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