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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.51, 1,449.63 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.51, 1,449.63 and 446.40 is: 669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.51 : 1,449.63 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.51/1,449.63 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.51x = 1,449.63 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.51x = 647,114.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,114.83/966.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.54

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