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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,446.64 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964, 1,446.64 and 356 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964 : 1,446.64 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964/1,446.64 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964x = 1,446.64 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964x = 515,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,003.84/964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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