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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.92, 1,444.61 and 346.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.92, 1,444.61 and 346.67 is: 520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.92 : 1,444.61 = 346.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.92/1,444.61 = 346.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.92x = 1,444.61 × 346.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.92x = 500,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,796.59/962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.08

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