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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.15, 1,452.02 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.15, 1,452.02 and 448.18 is: 672.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.15 : 1,452.02 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.15/1,452.02 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.15x = 1,452.02 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.15x = 650,756.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,756.82/968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.17

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