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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.68, 1,446.63 and 444.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.68, 1,446.63 and 444.57 is: 666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.68 : 1,446.63 = 444.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.68/1,446.63 = 444.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.68x = 1,446.63 × 444.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.68x = 643,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,128.30/964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.68

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