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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.13, 1,449.15 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.13, 1,449.15 and 388.60 is: 582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.13 : 1,449.15 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.13/1,449.15 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.13x = 1,449.15 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.13x = 563,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,139.69/966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.88

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