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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,444.57 and 338.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,444.57 and 338.45 is: 507.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,444.57 = 338.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,444.57 = 338.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,444.57 × 338.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 488,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,914.72/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.55

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