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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,449.42 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,449.42 and 389.16 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,449.42 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,449.42 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,449.42 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 564,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,056.29/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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