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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.08, 1,304.66 and 614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.08, 1,304.66 and 614.38 is: 847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.08 : 1,304.66 = 614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.08/1,304.66 = 614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.08x = 1,304.66 × 614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.08x = 801,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,557.01/946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.24

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