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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.31, 1,449.30 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.31, 1,449.30 and 446.27 is: 669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.31 : 1,449.30 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.31/1,449.30 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.31x = 1,449.30 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.31x = 646,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,775.49/966.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.32

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