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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.61, 1,446.47 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.61, 1,446.47 and 444.89 is: 666.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.61 : 1,446.47 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.61/1,446.47 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.61x = 1,446.47 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.61x = 643,510.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,510.58/965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.43

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