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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.67, 1,450.81 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.67, 1,450.81 and 447.26 is: 671.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.67 : 1,450.81 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.67/1,450.81 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.67x = 1,450.81 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.67x = 648,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,882.59/966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.26

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