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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.22, 1,446.39 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.22, 1,446.39 and 348.08 is: 522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.22 : 1,446.39 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.22/1,446.39 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.22x = 1,446.39 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.22x = 503,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,452.20/964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.14

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