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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.45, 1,344.29 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.45, 1,344.29 and 348.30 is: 522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.45 : 1,344.29 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.45/1,344.29 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.45x = 1,344.29 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.45x = 468,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,214.47/896.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.30

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