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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,447.50 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,447.50 and 348.91 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,447.50 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,447.50 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,447.50 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 505,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,044.91/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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