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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,450.46 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,450.46 and 419.56 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,450.46 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,450.46 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,450.46 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 608,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,555.00/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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