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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,444.46 and 346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,444.46 and 346.83 is: 520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,444.46 = 346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,444.46 = 346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,444.46 × 346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 500,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,980.33/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.25

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