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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.55, 1,450.08 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.55, 1,450.08 and 440.07 is: 659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.55 : 1,450.08 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.55/1,450.08 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.55x = 1,450.08 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.55x = 638,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,127.25/967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.53

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