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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.53, 1,444.86 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.53, 1,444.86 and 443.40 is: 664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.53 : 1,444.86 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.53/1,444.86 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.53x = 1,444.86 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.53x = 640,650.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,650.92/963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.90

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