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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.39, 1,454.46 and 384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.39, 1,454.46 and 384.69 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.39 : 1,454.46 = 384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.39/1,454.46 = 384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.39x = 1,454.46 × 384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.39x = 559,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,516.22/969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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