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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.68, 1,449.50 and 381.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.68, 1,449.50 and 381.13 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.68 : 1,449.50 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.68/1,449.50 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.68x = 1,449.50 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.68x = 552,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,446.48/966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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