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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.02, 1,449.99 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.02, 1,449.99 and 454.02 is: 680.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.02 : 1,449.99 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.02/1,449.99 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.02x = 1,449.99 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.02x = 658,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,324.46/967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.78

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