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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.81, 1,448.96 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.81, 1,448.96 and 445.38 is: 668.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.81 : 1,448.96 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.81/1,448.96 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.81x = 1,448.96 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.81x = 645,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,335.58/965.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.18

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