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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,450.17 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,450.17 and 418.46 is: 627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,450.17 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,450.17 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,450.17 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 606,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,830.89/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.83

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