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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,446.03 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,446.03 and 348.15 is: 521.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,446.03 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,446.03 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,446.03 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 503,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,435.34/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.92

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