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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,452.74 and 448.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,452.74 and 448.67 is: 672.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,452.74 = 448.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,452.74 = 448.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,452.74 × 448.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 651,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,802.24/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.82

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