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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.68, 1,446.14 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.68, 1,446.14 and 379.26 is: 568.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.68 : 1,446.14 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.68/1,446.14 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.68x = 1,446.14 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.68x = 548,463.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,463.06/964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.54

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