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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,444.30 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,444.30 and 449.76 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,444.30 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,444.30 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,444.30 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 649,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,588.37/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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