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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.79, 1,449.82 and 350.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.79, 1,449.82 and 350.31 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.79 : 1,449.82 = 350.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.79/1,449.82 = 350.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.79x = 1,449.82 × 350.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.79x = 507,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,884.69/966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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