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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.60, 1,440.18 and 447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.60, 1,440.18 and 447 is: 670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.60 : 1,440.18 = 447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.60/1,440.18 = 447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.60x = 1,440.18 × 447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.60x = 643,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,760.46/960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.16

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