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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.79, 1,449.51 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.79, 1,449.51 and 308.45 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.79 : 1,449.51 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.79/1,449.51 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.79x = 1,449.51 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.79x = 447,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,101.36/966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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