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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.67, 1,450.74 and 419.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.67, 1,450.74 and 419.47 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.67 : 1,450.74 = 419.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.67/1,450.74 = 419.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.67x = 1,450.74 × 419.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.67x = 608,541.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,541.91/967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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