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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,446.90 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,446.90 and 444.69 is: 666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,446.90 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,446.90 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,446.90 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 643,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,421.96/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.96

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