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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,449 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,449 and 453.06 is: 679.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,449 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,449 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,449 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 656,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,483.94/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.55

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