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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.00, 1,446.61 and 445.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.00, 1,446.61 and 445.42 is: 667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.00 : 1,446.61 = 445.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.00/1,446.61 = 445.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.00x = 1,446.61 × 445.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.00x = 644,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,342.42/965.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.71

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