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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,441.44 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,441.44 and 383.36 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,441.44 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,441.44 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,441.44 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 552,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,590.44/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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