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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,450.84 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,450.84 and 448.08 is: 671.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,450.84 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,450.84 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,450.84 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 650,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,092.39/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.75

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