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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.45, 1,449.67 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.45, 1,449.67 and 350.15 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.45 : 1,449.67 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.45/1,449.67 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.45x = 1,449.67 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.45x = 507,602.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,602.64/966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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