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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.15, 1,447.81 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.15, 1,447.81 and 445.29 is: 667.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.15 : 1,447.81 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.15/1,447.81 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.15x = 1,447.81 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.15x = 644,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,694.20/965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.98

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