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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.79, 1,446.74 and 444.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.79, 1,446.74 and 444.66 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.79 : 1,446.74 = 444.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.79/1,446.74 = 444.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.79x = 1,446.74 × 444.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.79x = 643,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,305.19/964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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