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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.64, 1,443.60 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.64, 1,443.60 and 346.18 is: 519.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.64 : 1,443.60 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.64/1,443.60 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.64x = 1,443.60 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.64x = 499,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,745.45/962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.14

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