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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.91, 1,446.50 and 388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.91, 1,446.50 and 388.19 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.91 : 1,446.50 = 388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.91/1,446.50 = 388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.91x = 1,446.50 × 388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.91x = 561,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,507.66/964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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