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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.68, 1,444.80 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.68, 1,444.80 and 443.26 is: 665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.68 : 1,444.80 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.68/1,444.80 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.68x = 1,444.80 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.68x = 640,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,422.05/962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.25

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