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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.13, 1,444.47 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.13, 1,444.47 and 347.45 is: 520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.13 : 1,444.47 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.13/1,444.47 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.13x = 1,444.47 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.13x = 501,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,873.88/964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.55

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