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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.64, 1,451.58 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.64, 1,451.58 and 382.64 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.64 : 1,451.58 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.64/1,451.58 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.64x = 1,451.58 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.64x = 555,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,432.57/967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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