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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.71, 1,446.10 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.71, 1,446.10 and 379.34 is: 568.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.71 : 1,446.10 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.71/1,446.10 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.71x = 1,446.10 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.71x = 548,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,567.19/964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.64

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