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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.90, 1,444.35 and 346.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.90, 1,444.35 and 346.70 is: 520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.90 : 1,444.35 = 346.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.90/1,444.35 = 346.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.90x = 1,444.35 × 346.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.90x = 500,756.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,756.15/962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.05

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