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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,446.14 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,446.14 and 347.92 is: 521.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,446.14 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,446.14 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,446.14 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 503,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,142.79/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.77

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