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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.94, 1,444.26 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.94, 1,444.26 and 346.64 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.94 : 1,444.26 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.94/1,444.26 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.94x = 1,444.26 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.94x = 500,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,638.29/962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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