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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.25, 1,434.93 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.25, 1,434.93 and 443.25 is: 665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.25 : 1,434.93 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.25/1,434.93 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.25x = 1,434.93 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.25x = 636,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,032.72/956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.13

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