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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,445.96 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,445.96 and 347.82 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,445.96 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,445.96 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,445.96 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 502,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,933.81/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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