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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.44, 1,344.42 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.44, 1,344.42 and 348.46 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.44 : 1,344.42 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.44/1,344.42 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.44x = 1,344.42 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.44x = 468,476.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,476.59/896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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