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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.02, 970.28 and 553.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.02, 970.28 and 553.68 is: 831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.02 : 970.28 = 553.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.02/970.28 = 553.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.02x = 970.28 × 553.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.02x = 537,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,224.63/646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.59

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