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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,442.94 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,442.94 and 449 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,442.94 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,442.94 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,442.94 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 647,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,880.06/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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