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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.23, 1,449.80 and 418.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.23, 1,449.80 and 418.77 is: 628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.23 : 1,449.80 = 418.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.23/1,449.80 = 418.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.23x = 1,449.80 × 418.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.23x = 607,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,132.22/966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.35

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