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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,455.44 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,455.44 and 384.80 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,455.44 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,455.44 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,455.44 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 560,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,044.11/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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