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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,445.98 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,445.98 and 347.61 is: 521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,445.98 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,445.98 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,445.98 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 502,643.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,643.03/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.70

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