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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.18, 1,453.86 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.18, 1,453.86 and 449.16 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.18 : 1,453.86 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.18/1,453.86 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.18x = 1,453.86 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.18x = 653,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,015.76/969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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