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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.44, 1,451.97 and 620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.44, 1,451.97 and 620.45 is: 932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.44 : 1,451.97 = 620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.44/1,451.97 = 620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.44x = 1,451.97 × 620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.44x = 900,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,874.79/966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.16

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