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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.69, 1,450.44 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.69, 1,450.44 and 419.00 is: 628.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.69 : 1,450.44 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.69/1,450.44 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.69x = 1,450.44 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.69x = 607,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,727.11/966.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.67

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