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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.17, 1,445.90 and 347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.17, 1,445.90 and 347.71 is: 521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.17 : 1,445.90 = 347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.17/1,445.90 = 347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.17x = 1,445.90 × 347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.17x = 502,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,753.20/964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.44

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