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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,446.23 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,446.23 and 386.63 is: 579.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,446.23 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,446.23 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,446.23 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 559,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,155.90/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.94

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