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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.98, 1,449.06 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.98, 1,449.06 and 418.88 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.98 : 1,449.06 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.98/1,449.06 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.98x = 1,449.06 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.98x = 606,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,982.25/966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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