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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.19, 1,445.49 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.19, 1,445.49 and 444.08 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.19 : 1,445.49 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.19/1,445.49 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.19x = 1,445.49 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.19x = 641,913.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,913.20/964.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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