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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,446.26 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,446.26 and 306.14 is: 459.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,446.26 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,446.26 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,446.26 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 442,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,749.27/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.07

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