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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.74, 1,450.99 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.74, 1,450.99 and 419.50 is: 628.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.74 : 1,450.99 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.74/1,450.99 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.74x = 1,450.99 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.74x = 608,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,690.31/967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.98

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