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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,449.62 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,449.62 and 418.78 is: 627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,449.62 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,449.62 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,449.62 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 607,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,071.86/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.65

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