Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,449.76 and 453.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 966, 1,449.76 and 453.04 is: 679.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966 : 1,449.76 = 453.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966/1,449.76 = 453.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966x = 1,449.76 × 453.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966x = 656,799.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 656,799.27/966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 679.92
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