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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 966.73 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 966.73 and 386.22 is: 577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 966.73 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/966.73 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 966.73 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 373,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,369.50/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.90

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