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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.56, 1,453.50 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.56, 1,453.50 and 449.36 is: 673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.56 : 1,453.50 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.56/1,453.50 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.56x = 1,453.50 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.56x = 653,144.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,144.76/969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.65

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