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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.14, 1,446.27 and 387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.14, 1,446.27 and 387 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.14 : 1,446.27 = 387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.14/1,446.27 = 387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.14x = 1,446.27 × 387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.14x = 559,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,706.49/964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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