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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.01, 1,305.01 and 614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.01, 1,305.01 and 614.62 is: 847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.01 : 1,305.01 = 614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.01/1,305.01 = 614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.01x = 1,305.01 × 614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.01x = 802,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,085.25/946.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.86

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