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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.67, 1,450.21 and 389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.67, 1,450.21 and 389.55 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.67 : 1,450.21 = 389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.67/1,450.21 = 389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.67x = 1,450.21 × 389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.67x = 564,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,929.31/966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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