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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.37, 1,446.89 and 444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.37, 1,446.89 and 444.65 is: 666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.37 : 1,446.89 = 444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.37/1,446.89 = 444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.37x = 1,446.89 × 444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.37x = 643,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,350.18/965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.43

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