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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.46, 1,442.54 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.46, 1,442.54 and 384.38 is: 576.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.46 : 1,442.54 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.46/1,442.54 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.46x = 1,442.54 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.46x = 554,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,477.27/961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.71

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