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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,449.62 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,449.62 and 389.28 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,449.62 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,449.62 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,449.62 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 564,308.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,308.07/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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