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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.42, 1,450.17 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.42, 1,450.17 and 389.34 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.42 : 1,450.17 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.42/1,450.17 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.42x = 1,450.17 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.42x = 564,609.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,609.19/966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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