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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.29, 1,445.04 and 378.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.29, 1,445.04 and 378.29 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.29 : 1,445.04 = 378.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.29/1,445.04 = 378.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.29x = 1,445.04 × 378.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.29x = 546,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,636.96/963.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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