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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.34, 1,449.07 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.34, 1,449.07 and 446.60 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.34 : 1,449.07 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.34/1,449.07 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.34x = 1,449.07 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.34x = 647,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,158.84/967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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