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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,446.42 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,446.42 and 445.32 is: 667.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,446.42 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,446.42 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,446.42 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 644,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,119.75/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.54

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