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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.46, 1,441.32 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.46, 1,441.32 and 345.02 is: 517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.46 : 1,441.32 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.46/1,441.32 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.46x = 1,441.32 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.46x = 497,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,276.16/961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.21

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