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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,442.24 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,442.24 and 448.80 is: 673.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,442.24 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,442.24 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,442.24 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 647,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,277.31/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.24

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