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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.77 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.77 and 440.70 is: 660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.77 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.77 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.77 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 426,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,941.29/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.82

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