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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.51, 1,454.37 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.51, 1,454.37 and 449.55 is: 674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.51 : 1,454.37 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.51/1,454.37 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.51x = 1,454.37 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.51x = 653,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,812.03/969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.37

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