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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.63, 1,450.62 and 419.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.63, 1,450.62 and 419.19 is: 629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.63 : 1,450.62 = 419.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.63/1,450.62 = 419.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.63x = 1,450.62 × 419.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.63x = 608,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,085.40/966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.08

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