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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.24, 1,450.32 and 624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.24, 1,450.32 and 624.48 is: 937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.24 : 1,450.32 = 624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.24/1,450.32 = 624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.24x = 1,450.32 × 624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.24x = 905,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,695.83/966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.34

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