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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,453.59 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,453.59 and 449.18 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,453.59 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,453.59 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,453.59 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 652,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,921.74/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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