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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.58, 1,453.20 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.58, 1,453.20 and 384.04 is: 575.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.58 : 1,453.20 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.58/1,453.20 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.58x = 1,453.20 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.58x = 558,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,086.93/969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.60

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