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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.06, 968.34 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.06, 968.34 and 426.52 is: 639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.06 : 968.34 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.06/968.34 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.06x = 968.34 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.06x = 413,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,016.38/646.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.28

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