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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.13, 1,446.03 and 347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.13, 1,446.03 and 347.75 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.13 : 1,446.03 = 347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.13/1,446.03 = 347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.13x = 1,446.03 × 347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.13x = 502,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,856.93/964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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