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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.96, 1,450.68 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.96, 1,450.68 and 390.52 is: 585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.96 : 1,450.68 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.96/1,450.68 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.96x = 1,450.68 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.96x = 566,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,519.55/967.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.27

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