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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.35, 1,449.81 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.35, 1,449.81 and 418.94 is: 627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.35 : 1,449.81 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.35/1,449.81 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.35x = 1,449.81 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.35x = 607,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,381.59/967.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.88

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