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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.56, 1,448.70 and 445.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.56, 1,448.70 and 445.81 is: 668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.56 : 1,448.70 = 445.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.56/1,448.70 = 445.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.56x = 1,448.70 × 445.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.56x = 645,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,846.06/965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.88

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