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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.69, 1,447.03 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.69, 1,447.03 and 443.12 is: 664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.69 : 1,447.03 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.69/1,447.03 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.69x = 1,447.03 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.69x = 641,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,201.25/964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.67

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