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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.58, 1,304.30 and 613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.58, 1,304.30 and 613.56 is: 847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.58 : 1,304.30 = 613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.58/1,304.30 = 613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.58x = 1,304.30 × 613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.58x = 800,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,266.31/944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.22

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