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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.98, 1,451.97 and 447.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.98, 1,451.97 and 447.90 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.98 : 1,451.97 = 447.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.98/1,451.97 = 447.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.98x = 1,451.97 × 447.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.98x = 650,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,337.36/967.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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