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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.37, 1,452.78 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.37, 1,452.78 and 449.30 is: 673.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.37 : 1,452.78 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.37/1,452.78 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.37x = 1,452.78 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.37x = 652,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,734.05/969.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.36

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