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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.58, 1,447.57 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.58, 1,447.57 and 444.26 is: 666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.58 : 1,447.57 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.58/1,447.57 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.58x = 1,447.57 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.58x = 643,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,097.45/964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.71

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