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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.58, 1,450.57 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.58, 1,450.57 and 446.26 is: 669.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.58 : 1,450.57 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.58/1,450.57 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.58x = 1,450.57 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.58x = 647,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,331.37/966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.71

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