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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.47, 1,449.86 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.47, 1,449.86 and 350.28 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.47 : 1,449.86 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.47/1,449.86 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.47x = 1,449.86 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.47x = 507,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,855.21/966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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