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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.20, 1,446.98 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.20, 1,446.98 and 445.08 is: 667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.20 : 1,446.98 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.20/1,446.98 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.20x = 1,446.98 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.20x = 644,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,021.86/965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.24

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