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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,440.90 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,440.90 and 383.10 is: 574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,440.90 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,440.90 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,440.90 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 552,008.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,008.79/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.63

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