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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.30, 1,447.13 and 379.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.30, 1,447.13 and 379.97 is: 569.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.30 : 1,447.13 = 379.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.30/1,447.13 = 379.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.30x = 1,447.13 × 379.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.30x = 549,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,865.99/965.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.64

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