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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.52, 1,439.70 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.52, 1,439.70 and 446.44 is: 669.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.52 : 1,439.70 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.52/1,439.70 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.52x = 1,439.70 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.52x = 642,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,734.39/960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.15

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