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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.15, 1,305.48 and 609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.15, 1,305.48 and 609.45 is: 840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.15 : 1,305.48 = 609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.15/1,305.48 = 609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.15x = 1,305.48 × 609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.15x = 795,624.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,624.79/946.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.91

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