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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.60, 1,446.96 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.60, 1,446.96 and 387.40 is: 581.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.60 : 1,446.96 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.60/1,446.96 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.60x = 1,446.96 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.60x = 560,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,552.30/964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.12

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