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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.47, 1,442.21 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.47, 1,442.21 and 345.33 is: 518.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.47 : 1,442.21 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.47/1,442.21 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.47x = 1,442.21 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.47x = 498,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,036.65/961.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.00

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