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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.34, 1,449.06 and 418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.34, 1,449.06 and 418.98 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.34 : 1,449.06 = 418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.34/1,449.06 = 418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.34x = 1,449.06 × 418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.34x = 607,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,131.02/966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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