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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.66, 1,449.72 and 418.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.66, 1,449.72 and 418.79 is: 628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.66 : 1,449.72 = 418.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.66/1,449.72 = 418.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.66x = 1,449.72 × 418.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.66x = 607,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,120.99/966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.06

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