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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,452.45 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,452.45 and 448.31 is: 672.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,452.45 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,452.45 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,452.45 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 651,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,147.86/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.63

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