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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.94, 1,450.76 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.94, 1,450.76 and 447.19 is: 670.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.94 : 1,450.76 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.94/1,450.76 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.94x = 1,450.76 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.94x = 648,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,765.36/966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.95

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