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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.74, 1,446.12 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.74, 1,446.12 and 378.93 is: 568.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.74 : 1,446.12 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.74/1,446.12 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.74x = 1,446.12 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.74x = 547,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,978.25/964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.01

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