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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,448.92 and 446.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,448.92 and 446.02 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,448.92 = 446.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,448.92 = 446.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,448.92 × 446.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 646,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,247.06/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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