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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.10, 1,451.45 and 447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.10, 1,451.45 and 447.90 is: 672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.10 : 1,451.45 = 447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.10/1,451.45 = 447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.10x = 1,451.45 × 447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.10x = 650,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,104.46/967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.22

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