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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.47, 1,453.04 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.47, 1,453.04 and 448.76 is: 672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.47 : 1,453.04 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.47/1,453.04 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.47x = 1,453.04 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.47x = 652,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,063.99/969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.60

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