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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.69, 1,445.57 and 436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.69, 1,445.57 and 436.49 is: 654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.69 : 1,445.57 = 436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.69/1,445.57 = 436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.69x = 1,445.57 × 436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.69x = 630,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,974.50/963.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.75

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