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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.58, 1,416.90 and 612.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.58, 1,416.90 and 612.58 is: 916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.58 : 1,416.90 = 612.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.58/1,416.90 = 612.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.58x = 1,416.90 × 612.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.58x = 867,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,964.60/946.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.95

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