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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.84, 1,449.18 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.84, 1,449.18 and 418.20 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.84 : 1,449.18 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.84/1,449.18 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.84x = 1,449.18 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.84x = 606,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,047.08/966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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