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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.43, 1,449.33 and 389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.43, 1,449.33 and 389.17 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.43 : 1,449.33 = 389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.43/1,449.33 = 389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.43x = 1,449.33 × 389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.43x = 564,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,035.76/966.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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