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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.03, 1,450.91 and 446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.03, 1,450.91 and 446.93 is: 669.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.03 : 1,450.91 = 446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.03/1,450.91 = 446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.03x = 1,450.91 × 446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.03x = 648,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,455.21/968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.87

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