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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.79, 1,448.24 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.79, 1,448.24 and 446.06 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.79 : 1,448.24 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.79/1,448.24 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.79x = 1,448.24 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.79x = 646,001.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,001.93/966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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