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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.96, 1,442.80 and 345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.96, 1,442.80 and 345.64 is: 518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.96 : 1,442.80 = 345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.96/1,442.80 = 345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.96x = 1,442.80 × 345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.96x = 498,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,689.39/961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.41

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