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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.53, 1,446.36 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.53, 1,446.36 and 444.40 is: 666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.53 : 1,446.36 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.53/1,446.36 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.53x = 1,446.36 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.53x = 642,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,762.38/964.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.40

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