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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.16, 1,444.73 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.16, 1,444.73 and 385.63 is: 578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.16 : 1,444.73 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.16/1,444.73 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.16x = 1,444.73 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.16x = 557,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,124.97/963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.44

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