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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.43, 1,344.38 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.43, 1,344.38 and 348.48 is: 522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.43 : 1,344.38 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.43/1,344.38 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.43x = 1,344.38 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.43x = 468,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,487.80/896.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.62

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