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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.12, 1,448.08 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.12, 1,448.08 and 380.30 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.12 : 1,448.08 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.12/1,448.08 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.12x = 1,448.08 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.12x = 550,696.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,696.63/965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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