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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.28, 1,446.50 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.28, 1,446.50 and 348.16 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.28 : 1,446.50 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.28/1,446.50 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.28x = 1,446.50 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.28x = 503,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,613.44/964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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