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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.99, 1,447.55 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.99, 1,447.55 and 348.69 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.99 : 1,447.55 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.99/1,447.55 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.99x = 1,447.55 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.99x = 504,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,747.08/964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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