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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.02, 1,453.78 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.02, 1,453.78 and 384.06 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.02 : 1,453.78 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.02/1,453.78 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.02x = 1,453.78 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.02x = 558,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,338.75/969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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