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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.68, 1,450.18 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.68, 1,450.18 and 418.87 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.68 : 1,450.18 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.68/1,450.18 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.68x = 1,450.18 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.68x = 607,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,436.90/966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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