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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.29, 1,447.18 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.29, 1,447.18 and 444.52 is: 667.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.29 : 1,447.18 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.29/1,447.18 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.29x = 1,447.18 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.29x = 643,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,303.65/964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.13

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