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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,449.30 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,449.30 and 389.04 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,449.30 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,449.30 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,449.30 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 563,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,835.67/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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