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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.47, 1,446.71 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.47, 1,446.71 and 387.35 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.47 : 1,446.71 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.47/1,446.71 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.47x = 1,446.71 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.47x = 560,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,373.95/964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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