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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.73, 1,452.17 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.73, 1,452.17 and 419.90 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.73 : 1,452.17 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.73/1,452.17 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.73x = 1,452.17 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.73x = 609,766.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,766.18/967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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