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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.14, 1,444.35 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.14, 1,444.35 and 346.68 is: 519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.14 : 1,444.35 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.14/1,444.35 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.14x = 1,444.35 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.14x = 500,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,727.26/963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.89

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