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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.88, 1,446.28 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.88, 1,446.28 and 387.60 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.88 : 1,446.28 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.88/1,446.28 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.88x = 1,446.28 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.88x = 560,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,578.13/964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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