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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.17, 1,445.38 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.17, 1,445.38 and 436.69 is: 654.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.17 : 1,445.38 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.17/1,445.38 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.17x = 1,445.38 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.17x = 631,183.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,183.71/964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.64

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