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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.42, 1,448.33 and 417.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.42, 1,448.33 and 417.83 is: 626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.42 : 1,448.33 = 417.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.42/1,448.33 = 417.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.42x = 1,448.33 × 417.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.42x = 605,146.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,146.39/966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.17

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