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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.86, 1,447.05 and 348.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.86, 1,447.05 and 348.45 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.86 : 1,447.05 = 348.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.86/1,447.05 = 348.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.86x = 1,447.05 × 348.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.86x = 504,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,224.57/964.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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