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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,448.28 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,448.28 and 349.38 is: 523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,448.28 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,448.28 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,448.28 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 506,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,000.07/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.97

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