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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,446.02 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,446.02 and 347.78 is: 521.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,446.02 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,446.02 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,446.02 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 502,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,887.87/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.67

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