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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.80, 1,449.72 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.80, 1,449.72 and 350.48 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.80 : 1,449.72 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.80/1,449.72 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.80x = 1,449.72 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.80x = 508,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,097.87/966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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