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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.37, 1,446.84 and 387.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.37, 1,446.84 and 387.65 is: 581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.37 : 1,446.84 = 387.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.37/1,446.84 = 387.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.37x = 1,446.84 × 387.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.37x = 560,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,867.53/964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.59

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