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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.95, 1,444.26 and 346.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.95, 1,444.26 and 346.63 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.95 : 1,444.26 = 346.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.95/1,444.26 = 346.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.95x = 1,444.26 × 346.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.95x = 500,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,623.84/962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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