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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.56, 1,450.98 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.56, 1,450.98 and 382.16 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.56 : 1,450.98 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.56/1,450.98 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.56x = 1,450.98 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.56x = 554,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,499.26/967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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