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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.09, 1,446.77 and 348.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.09, 1,446.77 and 348.65 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.09 : 1,446.77 = 348.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.09/1,446.77 = 348.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.09x = 1,446.77 × 348.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.09x = 504,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,414.62/965.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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