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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.92, 1,449.61 and 418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.92, 1,449.61 and 418.73 is: 627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.92 : 1,449.61 = 418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.92/1,449.61 = 418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.92x = 1,449.61 × 418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.92x = 606,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,986.90/966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.76

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