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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,451.37 and 449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,451.37 and 449.37 is: 673.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,451.37 = 449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,451.37 = 449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,451.37 × 449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 652,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,202.14/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.11

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