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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.39, 1,449.95 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.39, 1,449.95 and 381.68 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.39 : 1,449.95 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.39/1,449.95 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.39x = 1,449.95 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.39x = 553,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,407.76/966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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