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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.66, 1,446.04 and 379.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.66, 1,446.04 and 379.30 is: 568.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.66 : 1,446.04 = 379.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.66/1,446.04 = 379.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.66x = 1,446.04 × 379.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.66x = 548,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,482.97/964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.58

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