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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.37, 1,450.71 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.37, 1,450.71 and 419.27 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.37 : 1,450.71 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.37/1,450.71 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.37x = 1,450.71 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.37x = 608,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,231.93/967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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