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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.22, 1,304.40 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.22, 1,304.40 and 614.52 is: 847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.22 : 1,304.40 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.22/1,304.40 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.22x = 1,304.40 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.22x = 801,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,582.19/946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.15

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