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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.26, 1,446.06 and 347.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.26, 1,446.06 and 347.79 is: 521.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.26 : 1,446.06 = 347.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.26/1,446.06 = 347.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.26x = 1,446.06 × 347.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.26x = 502,925.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,925.21/964.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.57

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