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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.70, 1,449.57 and 308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.70, 1,449.57 and 308.49 is: 462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.70 : 1,449.57 = 308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.70/1,449.57 = 308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.70x = 1,449.57 × 308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.70x = 447,177.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,177.27/966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.58

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