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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.27, 1,446.94 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.27, 1,446.94 and 348.49 is: 522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.27 : 1,446.94 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.27/1,446.94 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.27x = 1,446.94 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.27x = 504,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,236.89/964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.92

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