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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.35, 1,446.23 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.35, 1,446.23 and 347.98 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.35 : 1,446.23 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.35/1,446.23 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.35x = 1,446.23 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.35x = 503,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,259.99/964.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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