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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.19, 1,444.86 and 346.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.19, 1,444.86 and 346.95 is: 520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.19 : 1,444.86 = 346.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.19/1,444.86 = 346.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.19x = 1,444.86 × 346.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.19x = 501,298.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,298.29/963.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.46

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