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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 968.58 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 968.58 and 270.64 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 968.58 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/968.58 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 968.58 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 262,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,136.49/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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