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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.24, 1,450.40 and 447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.24, 1,450.40 and 447.09 is: 670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.24 : 1,450.40 = 447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.24/1,450.40 = 447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.24x = 1,450.40 × 447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.24x = 648,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,452.08/967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.41

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