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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,308.33 and 617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,308.33 and 617.28 is: 851.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,308.33 = 617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,308.33 = 617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,308.33 × 617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 807,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,605.94/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.47

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