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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.47, 1,445.82 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.47, 1,445.82 and 348.03 is: 521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.47 : 1,445.82 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.47/1,445.82 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.47x = 1,445.82 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.47x = 503,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,188.73/964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.73

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