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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.30, 1,455.78 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.30, 1,455.78 and 450.60 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.30 : 1,455.78 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.30/1,455.78 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.30x = 1,455.78 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.30x = 655,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,974.47/971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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