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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.55, 1,447.02 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.55, 1,447.02 and 348.35 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.55 : 1,447.02 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.55/1,447.02 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.55x = 1,447.02 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.55x = 504,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,062.18/964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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