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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,446.22 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,446.22 and 444.52 is: 666.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,446.22 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,446.22 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,446.22 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 642,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,873.71/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.52

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