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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.36, 1,449.65 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.36, 1,449.65 and 308.01 is: 462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.36 : 1,449.65 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.36/1,449.65 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.36x = 1,449.65 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.36x = 446,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,502.03/966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.05

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