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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,452.95 and 448.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,452.95 and 448.73 is: 672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,452.95 = 448.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,452.95 = 448.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,452.95 × 448.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 651,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,972.75/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.53

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