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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.62, 1,444.99 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.62, 1,444.99 and 443.91 is: 664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.62 : 1,444.99 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.62/1,444.99 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.62x = 1,444.99 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.62x = 641,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,438.29/964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.97

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