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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,445.40 and 443.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,445.40 and 443.28 is: 665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,445.40 = 443.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,445.40 = 443.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,445.40 × 443.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 640,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,716.91/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.33

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