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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 968.04 and 643.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 968.04 and 643.12 is: 963.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 968.04 = 643.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/968.04 = 643.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 968.04 × 643.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 622,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,565.88/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.72

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