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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.75, 1,450.11 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.75, 1,450.11 and 308.67 is: 463.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.75 : 1,450.11 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.75/1,450.11 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.75x = 1,450.11 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.75x = 447,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,604.38/966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.00

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