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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.57, 1,448.59 and 445.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.57, 1,448.59 and 445.93 is: 669.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.57 : 1,448.59 = 445.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.57/1,448.59 = 445.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.57x = 1,448.59 × 445.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.57x = 645,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,960.27/965.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.00

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