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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.56, 1,451.08 and 419.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.56, 1,451.08 and 419.61 is: 629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.56 : 1,451.08 = 419.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.56/1,451.08 = 419.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.56x = 1,451.08 × 419.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.56x = 608,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,893.64/967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.31

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