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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.61, 1,449.15 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.61, 1,449.15 and 445.83 is: 669.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.61 : 1,449.15 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.61/1,449.15 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.61x = 1,449.15 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.61x = 646,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,074.54/965.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.08

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