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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.61, 1,444.32 and 385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.61, 1,444.32 and 385.89 is: 579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.61 : 1,444.32 = 385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.61/1,444.32 = 385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.61x = 1,444.32 × 385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.61x = 557,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,348.64/962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.00

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