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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.70, 1,444.23 and 346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.70, 1,444.23 and 346.78 is: 519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.70 : 1,444.23 = 346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.70/1,444.23 = 346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.70x = 1,444.23 × 346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.70x = 500,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,831.88/963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.70

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