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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 968.52 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 968.52 and 415.15 is: 622.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 968.52 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/968.52 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 968.52 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 402,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,081.08/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.42

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