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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.94, 1,444.51 and 442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.94, 1,444.51 and 442.85 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.94 : 1,444.51 = 442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.94/1,444.51 = 442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.94x = 1,444.51 × 442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.94x = 639,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,701.25/962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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