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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.03, 1,450.55 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.03, 1,450.55 and 299.92 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.03 : 1,450.55 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.03/1,450.55 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.03x = 1,450.55 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.03x = 435,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,047.46/967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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