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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,450.84 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,450.84 and 419.34 is: 629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,450.84 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,450.84 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,450.84 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 608,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,395.25/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.01

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