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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.16, 1,446.30 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.16, 1,446.30 and 387.03 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.16 : 1,446.30 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.16/1,446.30 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.16x = 1,446.30 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.16x = 559,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,761.49/964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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