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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.69, 1,453.40 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.69, 1,453.40 and 448.94 is: 673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.69 : 1,453.40 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.69/1,453.40 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.69x = 1,453.40 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.69x = 652,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,479.88/968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.57

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