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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.65, 1,451.72 and 419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.65, 1,451.72 and 419.93 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.65 : 1,451.72 = 419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.65/1,451.72 = 419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.65x = 1,451.72 × 419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.65x = 609,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,628.18/967.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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