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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,449.35 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,449.35 and 381.33 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,449.35 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,449.35 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,449.35 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 552,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,671.48/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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