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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.18, 1,449.50 and 447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.18, 1,449.50 and 447.11 is: 670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.18 : 1,449.50 = 447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.18/1,449.50 = 447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.18x = 1,449.50 × 447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.18x = 648,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,083.57/967.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.08

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