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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,443.10 and 384.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,443.10 and 384.50 is: 576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,443.10 = 384.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,443.10 = 384.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,443.10 × 384.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 554,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,871.95/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.98

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