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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.97, 1,453.78 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.97, 1,453.78 and 449.26 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.97 : 1,453.78 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.97/1,453.78 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.97x = 1,453.78 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.97x = 653,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,125.20/969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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