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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.74, 1,304.12 and 613.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.74, 1,304.12 and 613.44 is: 846.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.74 : 1,304.12 = 613.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.74/1,304.12 = 613.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.74x = 1,304.12 × 613.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.74x = 799,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,999.37/944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.79

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