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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.27, 1,436.45 and 444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.27, 1,436.45 and 444.27 is: 666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.27 : 1,436.45 = 444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.27/1,436.45 = 444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.27x = 1,436.45 × 444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.27x = 638,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,169.42/957.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.66

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