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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.88, 1,454.97 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.88, 1,454.97 and 449.74 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.88 : 1,454.97 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.88/1,454.97 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.88x = 1,454.97 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.88x = 654,358.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,358.21/970.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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