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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.32, 1,450.80 and 447.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.32, 1,450.80 and 447.27 is: 670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.32 : 1,450.80 = 447.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.32/1,450.80 = 447.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.32x = 1,450.80 × 447.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.32x = 648,899.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,899.32/967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.83

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