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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,446.24 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,446.24 and 387.44 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,446.24 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,446.24 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,446.24 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 560,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,331.23/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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