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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,449.18 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,449.18 and 389.16 is: 583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,449.18 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,449.18 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,449.18 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 563,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,962.89/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.23

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