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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.46, 1,414.86 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.46, 1,414.86 and 618.84 is: 927.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.46 : 1,414.86 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.46/1,414.86 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.46x = 1,414.86 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.46x = 875,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,571.96/944.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.06

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