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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,445.25 and 346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,445.25 and 346.97 is: 520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,445.25 = 346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,445.25 = 346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,445.25 × 346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 501,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,451.17/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.49

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