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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.89, 1,450.32 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.89, 1,450.32 and 419.46 is: 629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.89 : 1,450.32 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.89/1,450.32 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.89x = 1,450.32 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.89x = 608,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,354.73/966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.19

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