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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.96, 1,444.68 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.96, 1,444.68 and 386.16 is: 578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.96 : 1,444.68 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.96/1,444.68 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.96x = 1,444.68 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.96x = 557,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,877.63/963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.74

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