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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.68, 1,451.12 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.68, 1,451.12 and 447.56 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.68 : 1,451.12 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.68/1,451.12 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.68x = 1,451.12 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.68x = 649,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,463.27/967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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