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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.40, 1,448.28 and 445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.40, 1,448.28 and 445.56 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.40 : 1,448.28 = 445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.40/1,448.28 = 445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.40x = 1,448.28 × 445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.40x = 645,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,295.64/965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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