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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.24, 1,451.62 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.24, 1,451.62 and 390.52 is: 586.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.24 : 1,451.62 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.24/1,451.62 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.24x = 1,451.62 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.24x = 566,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,886.64/967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.09

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