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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.49, 1,445.42 and 386.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.49, 1,445.42 and 386.41 is: 579.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.49 : 1,445.42 = 386.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.49/1,445.42 = 386.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.49x = 1,445.42 × 386.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.49x = 558,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,524.74/963.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.69

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