Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967, 1,449.26 and 447
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 967, 1,449.26 and 447 is: 669.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967 : 1,449.26 = 447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967/1,449.26 = 447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967x = 1,449.26 × 447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967x = 647,819.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 647,819.22/967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 669.93
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