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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.50 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.50 and 414.32 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.50 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.50 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.50 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 401,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,268.92/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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