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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.00, 1,452.17 and 447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.00, 1,452.17 and 447.85 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.00 : 1,452.17 = 447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.00/1,452.17 = 447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.00x = 1,452.17 × 447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.00x = 650,354.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,354.33/969.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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