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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.23, 1,445.03 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.23, 1,445.03 and 346.98 is: 520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.23 : 1,445.03 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.23/1,445.03 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.23x = 1,445.03 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.23x = 501,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,394.77/963.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.54

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