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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.77, 1,445.20 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.77, 1,445.20 and 444.11 is: 665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.77 : 1,445.20 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.77/1,445.20 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.77x = 1,445.20 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.77x = 641,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,819.44/963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.95

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