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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.01, 968.95 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.01, 968.95 and 382.49 is: 573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.01 : 968.95 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.01/968.95 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.01x = 968.95 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.01x = 370,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,613.69/646.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.70

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