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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,453.48 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,453.48 and 383.84 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,453.48 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,453.48 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,453.48 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 557,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,903.76/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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