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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,447.96 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,447.96 and 452.08 is: 677.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,447.96 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,447.96 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,447.96 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 654,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,593.76/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.52

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