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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.04, 1,449.06 and 388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.04, 1,449.06 and 388.96 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.04 : 1,449.06 = 388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.04/1,449.06 = 388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.04x = 1,449.06 × 388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.04x = 563,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,626.38/966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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