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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.11, 1,446.39 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.11, 1,446.39 and 348.03 is: 522.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.11 : 1,446.39 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.11/1,446.39 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.11x = 1,446.39 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.11x = 503,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,387.11/964.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.13

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