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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,446.30 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,446.30 and 347.70 is: 521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,446.30 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,446.30 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,446.30 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 502,878.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,878.51/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.65

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