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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.84, 1,452.09 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.84, 1,452.09 and 448.14 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.84 : 1,452.09 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.84/1,452.09 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.84x = 1,452.09 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.84x = 650,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,739.61/968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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