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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 967.91 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 967.91 and 403.08 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 967.91 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/967.91 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 967.91 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 390,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,143.15/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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