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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,451.90 and 620.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,451.90 and 620.41 is: 932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,451.90 = 620.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,451.90 = 620.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,451.90 × 620.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 900,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,773.28/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.10

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