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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.19, 1,450.94 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.19, 1,450.94 and 419.76 is: 629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.19 : 1,450.94 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.19/1,450.94 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.19x = 1,450.94 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.19x = 609,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,041.58/967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.70

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