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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.13, 1,448.63 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.13, 1,448.63 and 439.22 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.13 : 1,448.63 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.13/1,448.63 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.13x = 1,448.63 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.13x = 636,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,272.81/966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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