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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.84, 1,449.84 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.84, 1,449.84 and 455.20 is: 681.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.84 : 1,449.84 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.84/1,449.84 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.84x = 1,449.84 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.84x = 659,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,967.17/967.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.90

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