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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.19, 1,447.40 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.19, 1,447.40 and 340.45 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.19 : 1,447.40 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.19/1,447.40 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.19x = 1,447.40 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.19x = 492,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,770.42/965.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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