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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.80, 1,450.58 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.80, 1,450.58 and 382.08 is: 573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.80 : 1,450.58 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.80/1,450.58 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.80x = 1,450.58 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.80x = 554,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,241.14/966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.27

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