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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.68, 1,448.86 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.68, 1,448.86 and 380.35 is: 570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.68 : 1,448.86 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.68/1,448.86 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.68x = 1,448.86 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.68x = 551,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,073.90/965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.66

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