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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968, 1,452.90 and 448.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968, 1,452.90 and 448.28 is: 672.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968 : 1,452.90 = 448.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968/1,452.90 = 448.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968x = 1,452.90 × 448.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968x = 651,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,306.01/968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.84

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