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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.46, 1,445.54 and 386.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.46, 1,445.54 and 386.38 is: 579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.46 : 1,445.54 = 386.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.46/1,445.54 = 386.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.46x = 1,445.54 × 386.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.46x = 558,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,527.75/963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.71

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