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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.37, 1,446.54 and 348.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.37, 1,446.54 and 348.07 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.37 : 1,446.54 = 348.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.37/1,446.54 = 348.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.37x = 1,446.54 × 348.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.37x = 503,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,493.56/964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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