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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.01, 1,446.08 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.01, 1,446.08 and 378.96 is: 568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.01 : 1,446.08 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.01/1,446.08 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.01x = 1,446.08 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.01x = 548,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,004.58/964.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.47

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