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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.30, 1,308.05 and 612.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.30, 1,308.05 and 612.64 is: 845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.30 : 1,308.05 = 612.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.30/1,308.05 = 612.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.30x = 1,308.05 × 612.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.30x = 801,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,363.75/948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.05

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