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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.36, 1,447.52 and 445.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.36, 1,447.52 and 445.09 is: 667.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.36 : 1,447.52 = 445.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.36/1,447.52 = 445.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.36x = 1,447.52 × 445.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.36x = 644,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,275.03/965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.40

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