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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.63, 1,454.14 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.63, 1,454.14 and 384.40 is: 576.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.63 : 1,454.14 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.63/1,454.14 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.63x = 1,454.14 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.63x = 558,971.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,971.42/969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.48

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