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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.37, 1,449.78 and 447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.37, 1,449.78 and 447.30 is: 670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.37 : 1,449.78 = 447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.37/1,449.78 = 447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.37x = 1,449.78 × 447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.37x = 648,486.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,486.59/967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.36

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