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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.86, 1,448.79 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.86, 1,448.79 and 452.50 is: 678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.86 : 1,448.79 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.86/1,448.79 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.86x = 1,448.79 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.86x = 655,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,577.48/965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.75

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