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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,302.35 and 613.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,302.35 and 613.64 is: 846.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,302.35 = 613.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,302.35 = 613.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,302.35 × 613.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 799,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,174.24/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.17

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