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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.81, 1,450.81 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.81, 1,450.81 and 419.00 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.81 : 1,450.81 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.81/1,450.81 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.81x = 1,450.81 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.81x = 607,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,886.74/966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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