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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.37, 1,445.34 and 386.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.37, 1,445.34 and 386.65 is: 580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.37 : 1,445.34 = 386.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.37/1,445.34 = 386.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.37x = 1,445.34 × 386.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.37x = 558,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,833.48/963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.08

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