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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.49, 1,442.79 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.49, 1,442.79 and 346.08 is: 518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.49 : 1,442.79 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.49/1,442.79 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.49x = 1,442.79 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.49x = 499,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,320.76/962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.78

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