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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.83, 1,450.57 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.83, 1,450.57 and 382.29 is: 572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.83 : 1,450.57 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.83/1,450.57 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.83x = 1,450.57 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.83x = 554,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,538.41/967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.97

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