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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.36, 1,436.04 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.36, 1,436.04 and 443.76 is: 665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.36 : 1,436.04 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.36/1,436.04 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.36x = 1,436.04 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.36x = 637,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,257.11/957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.64

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