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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.71, 1,450.31 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.71, 1,450.31 and 390.27 is: 584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.71 : 1,450.31 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.71/1,450.31 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.71x = 1,450.31 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.71x = 566,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,010.53/967.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.90

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