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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.38, 1,452.73 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.38, 1,452.73 and 448.24 is: 671.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.38 : 1,452.73 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.38/1,452.73 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.38x = 1,452.73 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.38x = 651,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,162.19/969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.73

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