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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.52, 1,450.32 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.52, 1,450.32 and 453.52 is: 680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.52 : 1,450.32 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.52/1,450.32 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.52x = 1,450.32 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.52x = 657,749.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,749.13/966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.53

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