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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.98, 1,451.05 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.98, 1,451.05 and 419.16 is: 628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.98 : 1,451.05 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.98/1,451.05 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.98x = 1,451.05 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.98x = 608,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,222.12/966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.99

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