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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.95, 1,450.76 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.95, 1,450.76 and 447.24 is: 670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.95 : 1,450.76 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.95/1,450.76 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.95x = 1,450.76 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.95x = 648,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,837.90/967.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.32

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