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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.15, 1,449.02 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.15, 1,449.02 and 446.18 is: 669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.15 : 1,449.02 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.15/1,449.02 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.15x = 1,449.02 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.15x = 646,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,517.61/966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.17

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