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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.58, 1,446.51 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.58, 1,446.51 and 348.12 is: 522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.58 : 1,446.51 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.58/1,446.51 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.58x = 1,446.51 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.58x = 503,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,559.06/964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.05

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