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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.23, 1,446.05 and 347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.23, 1,446.05 and 347.86 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.23 : 1,446.05 = 347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.23/1,446.05 = 347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.23x = 1,446.05 × 347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.23x = 503,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,019.93/964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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