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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,445.82 and 443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,445.82 and 443.92 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,445.82 = 443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,445.82 = 443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,445.82 × 443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 641,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,828.41/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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