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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.93, 1,450.85 and 412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.93, 1,450.85 and 412.93 is: 618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.93 : 1,450.85 = 412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.93/1,450.85 = 412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.93x = 1,450.85 × 412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.93x = 599,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,099.49/967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.95

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