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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.94, 1,450.44 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.94, 1,450.44 and 390.22 is: 585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.94 : 1,450.44 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.94/1,450.44 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.94x = 1,450.44 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.94x = 565,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,987.07/966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.34

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