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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.19, 1,305.78 and 614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.19, 1,305.78 and 614.90 is: 848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.19 : 1,305.78 = 614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.19/1,305.78 = 614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.19x = 1,305.78 × 614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.19x = 802,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,917.59/946.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.58

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