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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.13, 1,453.85 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.13, 1,453.85 and 448.98 is: 672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.13 : 1,453.85 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.13/1,453.85 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.13x = 1,453.85 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.13x = 652,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,749.57/970.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.85

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