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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.23, 1,444.73 and 378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.23, 1,444.73 and 378.66 is: 567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.23 : 1,444.73 = 378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.23/1,444.73 = 378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.23x = 1,444.73 × 378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.23x = 547,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,061.46/963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.94

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