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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.98, 1,450.47 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.98, 1,450.47 and 389.72 is: 584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.98 : 1,450.47 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.98/1,450.47 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.98x = 1,450.47 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.98x = 565,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,280.79/966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.58

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