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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,451.16 and 419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,451.16 and 419.70 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,451.16 = 419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,451.16 = 419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,451.16 × 419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 609,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,051.85/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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