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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.28, 1,449.84 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.28, 1,449.84 and 390.08 is: 584.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.28 : 1,449.84 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.28/1,449.84 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.28x = 1,449.84 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.28x = 565,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,553.59/967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.68

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