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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,438.50 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,438.50 and 446.06 is: 669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,438.50 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,438.50 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,438.50 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 641,657.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,657.31/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.05

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