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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.18, 1,444.16 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.18, 1,444.16 and 443.16 is: 664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.18 : 1,444.16 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.18/1,444.16 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.18x = 1,444.16 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.18x = 639,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,991.73/963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.46

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