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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.07, 1,304.68 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.07, 1,304.68 and 614.12 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.07 : 1,304.68 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.07/1,304.68 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.07x = 1,304.68 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.07x = 801,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,230.08/946.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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