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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.94, 1,450.61 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.94, 1,450.61 and 389.81 is: 584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.94 : 1,450.61 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.94/1,450.61 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.94x = 1,450.61 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.94x = 565,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,465.42/966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.80

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