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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,449.07 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,449.07 and 445.26 is: 668.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,449.07 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,449.07 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,449.07 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 645,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,212.91/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.21

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