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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.87, 1,444.59 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.87, 1,444.59 and 386.15 is: 579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.87 : 1,444.59 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.87/1,444.59 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.87x = 1,444.59 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.87x = 557,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,821.21/962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.33

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