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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.50, 1,305.27 and 615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.50, 1,305.27 and 615.18 is: 848.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.50 : 1,305.27 = 615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.50/1,305.27 = 615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.50x = 1,305.27 × 615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.50x = 802,976.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,976.00/946.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.36

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