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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.84, 1,446.30 and 348.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.84, 1,446.30 and 348.04 is: 521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.84 : 1,446.30 = 348.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.84/1,446.30 = 348.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.84x = 1,446.30 × 348.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.84x = 503,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,370.25/964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.71

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