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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.10, 1,445.72 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.10, 1,445.72 and 444.38 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.10 : 1,445.72 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.10/1,445.72 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.10x = 1,445.72 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.10x = 642,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,449.05/965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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