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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,448.37 and 349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,448.37 and 349.19 is: 523.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,448.37 = 349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,448.37 = 349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,448.37 × 349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 505,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,749.08/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.84

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