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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.36, 1,446.30 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.36, 1,446.30 and 387.64 is: 581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.36 : 1,446.30 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.36/1,446.30 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.36x = 1,446.30 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.36x = 560,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,643.73/964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.36

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