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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.14, 1,446.19 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.14, 1,446.19 and 347.79 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.14 : 1,446.19 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.14/1,446.19 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.14x = 1,446.19 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.14x = 502,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,976.44/964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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