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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.80, 1,448.64 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.80, 1,448.64 and 349.34 is: 523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.80 : 1,448.64 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.80/1,448.64 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.80x = 1,448.64 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.80x = 506,071.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,071.52/965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.99

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