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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.08, 1,446.09 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.08, 1,446.09 and 379.08 is: 568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.08 : 1,446.09 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.08/1,446.09 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.08x = 1,446.09 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.08x = 548,183.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,183.80/964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.61

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