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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.68, 1,304.58 and 614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.68, 1,304.58 and 614.16 is: 847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.68 : 1,304.58 = 614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.68/1,304.58 = 614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.68x = 1,304.58 × 614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.68x = 801,220.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,220.85/945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.24

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