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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.67, 1,452.55 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.67, 1,452.55 and 448.94 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.67 : 1,452.55 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.67/1,452.55 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.67x = 1,452.55 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.67x = 652,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,100.53/969.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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