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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.44, 1,449.23 and 308.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.44, 1,449.23 and 308.19 is: 462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.44 : 1,449.23 = 308.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.44/1,449.23 = 308.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.44x = 1,449.23 × 308.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.44x = 446,638.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,638.19/966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.15

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