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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.18, 1,446.63 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.18, 1,446.63 and 450.82 is: 676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.18 : 1,446.63 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.18/1,446.63 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.18x = 1,446.63 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.18x = 652,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,169.74/964.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.40

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