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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.70, 1,447.26 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.70, 1,447.26 and 348.86 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.70 : 1,447.26 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.70/1,447.26 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.70x = 1,447.26 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.70x = 504,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,891.12/964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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