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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.69, 1,454.90 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.69, 1,454.90 and 449.94 is: 675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.69 : 1,454.90 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.69/1,454.90 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.69x = 1,454.90 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.69x = 654,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,617.71/969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.08

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