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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.89, 1,453.71 and 384.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.89, 1,453.71 and 384.19 is: 576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.89 : 1,453.71 = 384.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.89/1,453.71 = 384.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.89x = 1,453.71 × 384.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.89x = 558,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,500.84/968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.43

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