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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.25, 1,449.45 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.25, 1,449.45 and 381.21 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.25 : 1,449.45 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.25/1,449.45 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.25x = 1,449.45 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.25x = 552,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,544.83/966.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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