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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,453.96 and 384.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,453.96 and 384.73 is: 576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,453.96 = 384.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,453.96 = 384.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,453.96 × 384.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 559,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,378.88/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.69

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