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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.46, 1,444.26 and 638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.46, 1,444.26 and 638.84 is: 956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.46 : 1,444.26 = 638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.46/1,444.26 = 638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.46x = 1,444.26 × 638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.46x = 922,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,651.06/964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.65

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