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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.60, 1,451.44 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.60, 1,451.44 and 390.48 is: 585.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.60 : 1,451.44 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.60/1,451.44 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.60x = 1,451.44 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.60x = 566,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,758.29/967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.74

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