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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.62, 1,447.05 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.62, 1,447.05 and 348.39 is: 522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.62 : 1,447.05 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.62/1,447.05 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.62x = 1,447.05 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.62x = 504,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,137.75/964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.63

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