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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.64, 1,451.57 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.64, 1,451.57 and 447.66 is: 671.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.64 : 1,451.57 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.64/1,451.57 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.64x = 1,451.57 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.64x = 649,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,807.59/967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.54

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