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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.93, 1,450.62 and 447.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.93, 1,450.62 and 447.86 is: 671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.93 : 1,450.62 = 447.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.93/1,450.62 = 447.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.93x = 1,450.62 × 447.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.93x = 649,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,678.30/967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.21

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