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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.69, 1,451.75 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.69, 1,451.75 and 448.61 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.69 : 1,451.75 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.69/1,451.75 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.69x = 1,451.75 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.69x = 651,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,260.07/968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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