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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,446.49 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,446.49 and 339.50 is: 509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,446.49 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,446.49 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,446.49 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 491,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,083.36/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.27

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