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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.66, 1,302.98 and 649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.66, 1,302.98 and 649.46 is: 895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.66 : 1,302.98 = 649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.66/1,302.98 = 649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.66x = 1,302.98 × 649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.66x = 846,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,233.39/944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.81

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