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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,449.68 and 446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,449.68 and 446.52 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,449.68 = 446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,449.68 = 446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,449.68 × 446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 647,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,308.88/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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