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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.27, 1,454.52 and 384.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.27, 1,454.52 and 384.18 is: 576.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.27 : 1,454.52 = 384.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.27/1,454.52 = 384.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.27x = 1,454.52 × 384.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.27x = 558,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,793.48/969.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.51

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