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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.84, 1,449.81 and 419.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.84, 1,449.81 and 419.49 is: 629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.84 : 1,449.81 = 419.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.84/1,449.81 = 419.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.84x = 1,449.81 × 419.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.84x = 608,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,171.45/966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.03

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