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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.67, 1,447.01 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.67, 1,447.01 and 348.55 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.67 : 1,447.01 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.67/1,447.01 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.67x = 1,447.01 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.67x = 504,359.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,359.18/964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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