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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.02, 1,448.64 and 349.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.02, 1,448.64 and 349.40 is: 523.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.02 : 1,448.64 = 349.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.02/1,448.64 = 349.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.02x = 1,448.64 × 349.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.02x = 506,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,147.57/966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.95

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