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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.23, 1,446.83 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.23, 1,446.83 and 348.08 is: 522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.23 : 1,446.83 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.23/1,446.83 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.23x = 1,446.83 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.23x = 503,612.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,612.59/964.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.30

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