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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.42, 1,450.36 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.42, 1,450.36 and 419.22 is: 628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.42 : 1,450.36 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.42/1,450.36 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.42x = 1,450.36 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.42x = 608,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,019.92/967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.50

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