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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.26, 1,450.04 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.26, 1,450.04 and 418.50 is: 628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.26 : 1,450.04 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.26/1,450.04 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.26x = 1,450.04 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.26x = 606,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,841.74/966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.03

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