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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.28, 1,344.48 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.28, 1,344.48 and 348.48 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.28 : 1,344.48 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.28/1,344.48 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.28x = 1,344.48 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.28x = 468,524.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,524.39/896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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