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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,445.99 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,445.99 and 444.16 is: 666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,445.99 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,445.99 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,445.99 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 642,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,250.51/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.04

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