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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.15, 1,444.56 and 443.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.15, 1,444.56 and 443.13 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.15 : 1,444.56 = 443.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.15/1,444.56 = 443.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.15x = 1,444.56 × 443.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.15x = 640,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,127.87/963.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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