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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.72, 1,446.84 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.72, 1,446.84 and 444.52 is: 666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.72 : 1,446.84 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.72/1,446.84 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.72x = 1,446.84 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.72x = 643,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,149.32/964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.67

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