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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.76, 1,445.80 and 450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.76, 1,445.80 and 450.76 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.76 : 1,445.80 = 450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.76/1,445.80 = 450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.76x = 1,445.80 × 450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.76x = 651,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,708.81/963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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