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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.42, 1,452.51 and 453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.42, 1,452.51 and 453.78 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.42 : 1,452.51 = 453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.42/1,452.51 = 453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.42x = 1,452.51 × 453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.42x = 659,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,119.99/966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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