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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.91, 1,448.43 and 446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.91, 1,448.43 and 446.21 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.91 : 1,448.43 = 446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.91/1,448.43 = 446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.91x = 1,448.43 × 446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.91x = 646,302.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,302.98/966.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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