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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.16, 1,448.34 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.16, 1,448.34 and 349.48 is: 523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.16 : 1,448.34 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.16/1,448.34 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.16x = 1,448.34 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.16x = 506,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,165.86/966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.89

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