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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.30, 1,448.89 and 380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.30, 1,448.89 and 380.62 is: 570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.30 : 1,448.89 = 380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.30/1,448.89 = 380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.30x = 1,448.89 × 380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.30x = 551,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,472.28/966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.70

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