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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.94, 1,455.27 and 450.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.94, 1,455.27 and 450.19 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.94 : 1,455.27 = 450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.94/1,455.27 = 450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.94x = 1,455.27 × 450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.94x = 655,148.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,148.00/969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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