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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.10, 1,453.97 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.10, 1,453.97 and 449.39 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.10 : 1,453.97 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.10/1,453.97 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.10x = 1,453.97 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.10x = 653,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,390.06/970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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