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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.56, 1,440.84 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.56, 1,440.84 and 447.44 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.56 : 1,440.84 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.56/1,440.84 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.56x = 1,440.84 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.56x = 644,689.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,689.45/960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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