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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.82, 1,443.84 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.82, 1,443.84 and 346.56 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.82 : 1,443.84 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.82/1,443.84 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.82x = 1,443.84 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.82x = 500,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,377.19/962.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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