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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.42, 1,448.26 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.42, 1,448.26 and 348.96 is: 523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.42 : 1,448.26 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.42/1,448.26 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.42x = 1,448.26 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.42x = 505,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,384.81/965.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.49

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