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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.71, 1,446.38 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.71, 1,446.38 and 379.12 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.71 : 1,446.38 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.71/1,446.38 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.71x = 1,446.38 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.71x = 548,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,342.46/963.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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