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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,438.80 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,438.80 and 446 is: 669.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,438.80 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,438.80 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,438.80 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 641,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,704.80/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.06

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