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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,447.56 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,447.56 and 445.14 is: 667.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,447.56 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,447.56 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,447.56 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 644,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,366.86/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.63

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