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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.98, 1,444.43 and 346.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.98, 1,444.43 and 346.54 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.98 : 1,444.43 = 346.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.98/1,444.43 = 346.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.98x = 1,444.43 × 346.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.98x = 500,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,552.77/962.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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