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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.22, 1,445.89 and 444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.22, 1,445.89 and 444.49 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.22 : 1,445.89 = 444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.22/1,445.89 = 444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.22x = 1,445.89 × 444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.22x = 642,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,683.65/965.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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