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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.50, 1,445.43 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.50, 1,445.43 and 450.50 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.50 : 1,445.43 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.50/1,445.43 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.50x = 1,445.43 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.50x = 651,166.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,166.22/963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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