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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,448.76 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,448.76 and 446.94 is: 669.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,448.76 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,448.76 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,448.76 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 647,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,508.79/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.76

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