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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,449.98 and 382.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,449.98 and 382.17 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,449.98 = 382.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,449.98 = 382.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,449.98 × 382.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 554,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,136.95/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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