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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.57, 1,450.09 and 446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.57, 1,450.09 and 446.93 is: 670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.57 : 1,450.09 = 446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.57/1,450.09 = 446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.57x = 1,450.09 × 446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.57x = 648,088.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,088.72/966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.50

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