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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.72, 1,446.19 and 348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.72, 1,446.19 and 348.28 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.72 : 1,446.19 = 348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.72/1,446.19 = 348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.72x = 1,446.19 × 348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.72x = 503,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,679.05/964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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