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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.75, 1,449.30 and 418.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.75, 1,449.30 and 418.85 is: 627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.75 : 1,449.30 = 418.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.75/1,449.30 = 418.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.75x = 1,449.30 × 418.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.75x = 607,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,032.06/966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.91

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