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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.50, 1,446.93 and 451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.50, 1,446.93 and 451.50 is: 677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.50 : 1,446.93 = 451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.50/1,446.93 = 451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.50x = 1,446.93 × 451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.50x = 653,288.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,288.90/964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.33

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