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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.88, 1,450.80 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.88, 1,450.80 and 419.20 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.88 : 1,450.80 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.88/1,450.80 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.88x = 1,450.80 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.88x = 608,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,175.36/966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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