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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.04, 1,449.06 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.04, 1,449.06 and 349.63 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.04 : 1,449.06 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.04/1,449.06 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.04x = 1,449.06 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.04x = 506,634.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,634.85/966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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