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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.80, 1,446.32 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.80, 1,446.32 and 387.28 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.80 : 1,446.32 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.80/1,446.32 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.80x = 1,446.32 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.80x = 560,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,130.81/964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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