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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.12, 1,446.41 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.12, 1,446.41 and 445.04 is: 666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.12 : 1,446.41 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.12/1,446.41 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.12x = 1,446.41 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.12x = 643,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,715.24/965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.98

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