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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.85, 1,446.85 and 445.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.85, 1,446.85 and 445.13 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.85 : 1,446.85 = 445.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.85/1,446.85 = 445.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.85x = 1,446.85 × 445.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.85x = 644,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,034.11/965.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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