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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.89, 1,444.22 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.89, 1,444.22 and 346.53 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.89 : 1,444.22 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.89/1,444.22 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.89x = 1,444.22 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.89x = 500,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,465.56/962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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