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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,449.06 and 446.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,449.06 and 446.14 is: 669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,449.06 = 446.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,449.06 = 446.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,449.06 × 446.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 646,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,483.63/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.13

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