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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.68, 1,449.47 and 418.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.68, 1,449.47 and 418.41 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.68 : 1,449.47 = 418.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.68/1,449.47 = 418.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.68x = 1,449.47 × 418.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.68x = 606,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,470.65/966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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