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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.69, 1,446.74 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.69, 1,446.74 and 348.32 is: 522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.69 : 1,446.74 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.69/1,446.74 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.69x = 1,446.74 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.69x = 503,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,919.50/964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.36

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