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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.82, 1,452.30 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.82, 1,452.30 and 382.88 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.82 : 1,452.30 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.82/1,452.30 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.82x = 1,452.30 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.82x = 556,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,060.01/967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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