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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,436.68 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,436.68 and 444.84 is: 667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,436.68 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,436.68 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,436.68 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 639,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,092.73/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.22

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