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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.78, 1,451.76 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.78, 1,451.76 and 448.94 is: 672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.78 : 1,451.76 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.78/1,451.76 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.78x = 1,451.76 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.78x = 651,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,753.13/968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.76

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