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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967, 1,451.42 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967, 1,451.42 and 602.48 is: 904.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967 : 1,451.42 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967/1,451.42 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967x = 1,451.42 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967x = 874,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,451.52/967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.29

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