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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.38, 1,450.81 and 419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.38, 1,450.81 and 419.51 is: 629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.38 : 1,450.81 = 419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.38/1,450.81 = 419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.38x = 1,450.81 × 419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.38x = 608,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,633.45/967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.16

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