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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.72, 1,445.02 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.72, 1,445.02 and 296.44 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.72 : 1,445.02 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.72/1,445.02 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.72x = 1,445.02 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.72x = 428,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,358.12/963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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