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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.33, 1,449.81 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.33, 1,449.81 and 350.46 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.33 : 1,449.81 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.33/1,449.81 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.33x = 1,449.81 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.33x = 508,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,100.41/966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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