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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.07, 1,449.16 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.07, 1,449.16 and 388.94 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.07 : 1,449.16 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.07/1,449.16 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.07x = 1,449.16 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.07x = 563,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,636.29/966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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