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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.61, 1,446.56 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.61, 1,446.56 and 348.20 is: 522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.61 : 1,446.56 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.61/1,446.56 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.61x = 1,446.56 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.61x = 503,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,689.95/964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.17

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