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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.03, 1,444.11 and 442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.03, 1,444.11 and 442.91 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.03 : 1,444.11 = 442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.03/1,444.11 = 442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.03x = 1,444.11 × 442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.03x = 639,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,610.76/963.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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