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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.55, 1,444.31 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.55, 1,444.31 and 442.92 is: 663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.55 : 1,444.31 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.55/1,444.31 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.55x = 1,444.31 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.55x = 639,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,713.79/963.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.91

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