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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.60, 1,449.54 and 389.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.60, 1,449.54 and 389.28 is: 583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.60 : 1,449.54 = 389.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.60/1,449.54 = 389.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.60x = 1,449.54 × 389.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.60x = 564,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,276.93/966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.78

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